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yell_like_you_mean_it's review against another edition
2.5
A load of waffle but fun for entertainment purposes
disconightwing's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this book, but I think checking it out in audiobook format kind of ruined some of the enjoyment. It was nice and unbiased, and I enjoyed that, but I felt like someone was reading me a wikipedia article at times. There wasn't a lot of new information, but it was nice to have it consolidated into one work.
gnostalgia's review against another edition
5.0
Coppens builds a case, for the use of advanced technology in the construction of ancient buildings, that is as solid as the pyramids that he writes about. I’ve enjoyed Coppens for some time and I was happy to receive this beautiful book.
At first glance, the art is outstanding. The cover art is fabulous. The graphics and photographs in the book are incredible. I really loved the color pictures in the middle of the book. Having said that, there is a lot more to this book than just eye-candy.
Coppens examines a variety of theories on multiple topics. He gives you the pros and cons of those theories and lets you decide. I enjoyed the debunking of some of the theories. I appreciate the large Bibliography, Notes, and Index. The real meat of the book would be the 289 pages, eight chapters, and a conclusion. All of which is kicked off with a foreword by Erich Von Daniken.
Excellent book! I highly recommend it. It’s a must-have for your home library.
At first glance, the art is outstanding. The cover art is fabulous. The graphics and photographs in the book are incredible. I really loved the color pictures in the middle of the book. Having said that, there is a lot more to this book than just eye-candy.
Coppens examines a variety of theories on multiple topics. He gives you the pros and cons of those theories and lets you decide. I enjoyed the debunking of some of the theories. I appreciate the large Bibliography, Notes, and Index. The real meat of the book would be the 289 pages, eight chapters, and a conclusion. All of which is kicked off with a foreword by Erich Von Daniken.
Excellent book! I highly recommend it. It’s a must-have for your home library.
k_elements's review against another edition
2.0
Mostly read this as a joke. Coming from degrees in evolutionary biology, geology, and anthropology, the science in here isnt great. Quite frankly the descriptions here about the origins of DNA is downright awful. However, I can appreciate the authors attempt to explore new explanations for archeological evidence. Thought provoking, but in need of a hearty fact check. Definitely not peer reviewed.
strong_extraordinary_dreams's review
2.0
Some good ideas and points, some good rebuttals of common ancient alien beliefs, a few good claims . . . but all mixed up with jibberish:
- DNA is like a technology . . . becomes "tonnes of bacteria fall to earth from space every day" (I kid you not) . . . becomes "As we have proven, DNA came from an extraterrestrial source"
- the common absolute belief in any nutty ancient text, with "flying" meaning "spaceship", and then arguments built from there
- what someone has "revealed" to them while out of their heads on some concoction in an Amazon rain forest is taken over what "science" believes.
- and what's with this personalised, reified "science" saying "X". A particular paid researcher publishes one or more papers saying X. "Science" saying "X' is just lazy.
Overall, a pretty crappy book. The good bits are maybe worth it.
- DNA is like a technology . . . becomes "tonnes of bacteria fall to earth from space every day" (I kid you not) . . . becomes "As we have proven, DNA came from an extraterrestrial source"
- the common absolute belief in any nutty ancient text, with "flying" meaning "spaceship", and then arguments built from there
- what someone has "revealed" to them while out of their heads on some concoction in an Amazon rain forest is taken over what "science" believes.
- and what's with this personalised, reified "science" saying "X". A particular paid researcher publishes one or more papers saying X. "Science" saying "X' is just lazy.
Overall, a pretty crappy book. The good bits are maybe worth it.
tracisbooks's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this book, but I think checking it out in audiobook format kind of ruined some of the enjoyment. It was nice and unbiased, and I enjoyed that, but I felt like someone was reading me a wikipedia article at times. There wasn't a lot of new information, but it was nice to have it consolidated into one work.
nick_borrelli's review against another edition
2.0
Do yourself a favor, if you like this sort of thing just go buy any Graham Hancock book. They are way better researched and much more entertaining. This was just a total chore to get through. Definitely not what I was expecting.
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