The Myth of Love by Randy Niederman

The Myth of Love by Randy Niederman is a raucous, tongue-in-cheek tale of mysticism, romance, and eternity, threading the lives of gods into the petty existence of humans. In this artfully penned novel, the true nature of gods are revealed, and the folly of humanity is put on brilliant display.

From the very start, readers are plunged into a deeply spiritual story that never takes itself too seriously, balancing on that fine line to the very last page. Packed with allusions to Eastern philosophy and flawed anti-heroes, the novel takes shape slowly, but it is worth the wait.

The juxtaposition of esoteric conversations on an ethereal plane with scenes depicting the common qualms of daily life on Earth keeps readers on their toes. Even with that dichotomy, there is a consistent style in the writing, delicate and suggestive, urging readers to consider new realms of thought, but never forcing it down their throats.

The cover could use a redesign, but the book possesses a unique, sexy and amusing plot that is mixed masterfully with existential musings and eternal questions that have been debated for millennia. Holding up this mirror to the gods is the author’s way of stepping away from humanity and taking an objective view. From that perspective, Niederman clearly sees that humans are tragically flawed, but always worthy of redemption, resulting in a novel that’s both thought-provoking and uplifting.

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