Customer Reviews
Very tenous argument...uter drivel - By: Amigha, 02 Jul 2008 
I bought this book with high hopes of reading strong & convincing arguments against the idea of there being a supreme being. I'm no religious person & have my doubts that there is a god but this book is soooooo boring, disjointed, repetitive & clogged with very weak & almost ridiculous arguments & analogies. c'mon prof dawkins, u cud hav done better!
total waste of money...i cud have written a better book on the subject!
Too much pretentious waffle and French... - By: Bogleman, 01 Jul 2008 
I love to read & always planned on having this book on my shelf. The subject of atheism fascinates me. However, upon trying this work, I found it long-winded, pretentious, boring, superfluous, self-congratulatory & completely uninspired. I know reading some of the reviews on here, that people will think me narrow minded & uneducated for saying such things. But such is life. My only use for this piffle is for getting an early night in.
My apologies Dawkins fans - I think the author was more intent on showing off for the 'hierarchal parasites', rather than expressing his points of viewin a manner which is entertaining for all. Big mistake. This book received mass coverage because the news reports nothing but dross. Had this book been placed on a shelf & left for the people to recommend to others, I doubt it would have sold at all. Thanks.
Mostly Froth - By: P. Richards, 30 Jun 2008 I read this book because I am a Christian & I wanted to challenge my faith & see whether it could stand up to the arguments of one of the most well known advocates of atheism. I did enjoy the sections on sciencein which Dawkins has a clear expertise, but I was unimpressed by the majority of his arguments against religion. The mannerin which he delivers his arguments is so emotive that he lacks the objectivity that characterises serious intellectual argument. He is emotionally involved with the topic to the point of enjoying quoting people insulting religion. At times he comes across as an unpleasant mocking character. He also uses religious extremists to illustrate his points that are far from representative of what most religious people think. His arguments are highly selective of the evidence & hardly approach a systematic or rigorous treatment of the subject. I have the feeling that he is being deliberately sensationalistin order to sell more books that seems to be the primary reason for its publication. I started the book as a believer & finished it as a believer.
Dawkins' Great Mistake - By: Daniel Campagne, 24 Jun 2008 
Dawkins title lets us believe that he will show that the idea of "God" is a delusion. The book, however, is about religion & religious anachronisms. It is a bit like banging the baby's crib: no onein his right mind, not even theologists, would deny many of the quite superficial arguments or obvious facts Dawkins comes up with. Most religions were born thousands of years ago & - necessarily - mix religious notions with superstition & simpleminded reasoningsin order to go down well with the tribes or masses that needed social disciplinein the form of dogma.
But Dawkins does not do much to convince that there is no "God". To the contrary, after reading the book one has the feeling that the auther actually believes there is "something" but is trying to shout it down with "scientific" arguments because the idea gives him the creeps.
Still, interesting enough for three stars.
Thought provoking and determined stuff - By: Farnborough Karl, 20 Jun 2008 
I last read Dawkins when I did my A level biologyin the 80s & so I wasnt sure what to expect.
This is a book that should be mandatory for those studying at secondary school. The reason I say that is not because of it's literary quality but the content. Dawkins is far from the easiest read but his arguements are rolck solid & thought through. He uses examples to support his case frequently & references are abundant.
Anyone with any 'faith' or not will benefit from reading this book.
So why 4 stars & not 5? Well as I have said the reading style can be a little awkward & may be inaccessible; but dont allow that to deter you.
Read it.
