- Gebundene Ausgabe: 288 Seiten
- Verlag: Bantam (3. November 1997)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 0553106368
- ISBN-13: 978-0553106367
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 22,6 x 15,7 x 1,8 cm
- Durchschnittliche Kundenbewertung: 4.1 von 5 Sternen Alle Rezensionen anzeigen (29 Kundenrezensionen)
- Amazon Bestseller-Rang: Nr. 488.526 in Englische Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Englische Bücher)
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From Kirkus Reviews
Another irresistible rant from Quinn, a sequel to his Turner Tomorrow Fellowship winner, Ishmael (1992), concerning a great, telepathic ape who dispenses ecological wisdom about the possible doom of humankind. Once more, Quinn focuses on the Leavers and Takers, his terms for the two basic, warring kinds of human sensibility. The planet's original inhabitants, the Leavers, were nomadic people who did no harm to the earth. The Takers, who have generally overwhelmed them, began as aggressive farmers obsessed with growth, were the builders of cities and empires, and have now, in the late 20th century, largely run out of space to monopolize. Quinn's books have not featured many memorable characters, aside from Ishmael. This time out, though, he invents a lively figure, 12-year-old Julie Gerchak, who is tough and wise beyond her years, having had to deal with a self-destructive, alcoholic mother. Julie responds to Ishmael's ad seeking a pupil with an earnest desire to save the world (a conceit carried over from the earlier novel). Once again, the gentle ape shares his wisdom in a series of questions and answers that resemble, in method, a blend of the Socratic dialogues and programmed learning. Moving beyond his theories about Leavers and Takers, Ishmael presents a detailed critique of educational systems around the world, suggesting that their function is not to usefully educate but to regulate the flow of workers into a Taker society. This is all very well, but what does Ishmael/Quinn suggest be done to redeem the Takers, and to save the earth? Quinn seems to want to sketch out how change might come about, but it's never fully explored. Instead, the novel is increasingly taken up with the mysteries surrounding Ishmael's travels and fate. This is the weakest of Quinn's novels, but his ideas are as thought-provoking as ever, even so. (Author tour) -- Copyright ©1997, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.
From Library Journal
In this sequel to Quinn's controversial best seller, Ishmael, the telepathic gorilla has another pupil intent on saving the world: 12-year-old Julie Gerchak.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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I wasn't going to type a review of this book, but something needs to be said. This is a sequel to Ishmael, not only because it was written after, but because it builds from ideas in the previous novel. My Ishmael begins with a basic review of principles the book is based on. It then proceeds into new territory with a new character who is more responsive to Ismael and reacts in a different way than previous characters. This is the book that assured me that Quinn wasn't suggesting a return to a 'primitive' lifestyle. But again, the focus of any Daniel Quinn book is to provoke you do develop new ideas of your own. It is not a 'how to' book, nor is it plot centered. Read this book with an open mind, and you might be suprised what it leaves you with.
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Quinn provides an unusual mix of novel, philosophy, religion, history, and science to try to wake our culture up to the fact that we are rushing headlong to the catastrophe of overpopulation and environmental destruction. The series "Ishmael", "My Ishmael "and "The Story of B" develop the argument from different perspectives.
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There is no need for me to repeat the sentiments of 1,000s of loyal readers and friends of Ishmael. My only review and suggestion for this book is that it be the first of the original three to be given to anyone who is still in the public education system. I do advocate reading all of the Ishmael books: Ishmael, The Story of B, and My Ishmael. I also advocate giving your copy (once read) to someone you care about or a total stranger so that the knowledge can circulate faster.
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So, how long do you dance per day ...?
Daniel Quinn's sequel is truly inspiring. Throughout the plot, twelve-year-old Julie learns about Takers and Leavers just as Alan did in 'Ishmael'. Lesen Sie weiter...
Vor 18 Monaten von KalyanaMitrah veröffentlicht
To have a solution, you first need a vision
Quinn does not say he has the solution, but he has helped identify the problem, which is the first step in finding solutions. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 2. Juli 2000 von Cynthia Motley
Wonderful book... but not a sequel
Having read Ishmael, Quinn's first and (I imagine) most widely-read book, I can safely say that, while My Ishmael builds off the same ideas as Ishmael and has more or less the same... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 22. Mai 2000 von Blair
Same ol', but still damn good
Having read Ishmael and The Story of B, I considered most of this to me repititious, however I still found it very enjoyable. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 1. Mai 2000 von Mike Schmidt
Daniel Quinn Does it again
Hey, I am 17 years old and have managed to cram down a total of 3 of Daniel Quinn's novels. I'll admit that some of them lack a little bit of a plot but he makes many good points... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 1. April 2000 von Spencer Lande
Fantastic book for continuing the journey...
My Ishamel is a fantastic sequel to Ishamel (and I would definatley reccomend reading it before attemping The Story of B). Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 7. März 2000 von Alyssa Tuininga
C'mon and give the guy some credit
Now, I admit, the plot of this book was painfully weak. Of course, NO twelve-year old girl could ever possibly be as philisophical and insightful as the girl in the story. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 15. Dezember 1999 veröffentlicht
It was a little off base, in my opinion...
My Ishmael strayed into some rather strange areas, in my opinion. I agree with some other reviews that this was a pretty unique 12 year old girl (always agreeing, always... Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 11. Oktober 1999 veröffentlicht
Not as impressed as I thought I would be...
I have not read Ishmael or anything else by Quinn- I'm not sure I will. While the format of the text is unique in style and well written, I found gaping holes in logic and the... Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 3. Oktober 1999 veröffentlicht
Prepare to leave your comfort zone to confront controversy!
Quinn's novel is thought-provoking, forcing the reader to step away from the normal and ordinary human mindset. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 1. Oktober 1999 veröffentlicht
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