I'm reminded of another topic I waxed enthusiastic about a while back, Robert Zubrin's novel, The Holy Land. It's a bit late for a full review now, so I'll just say that I found it to be a quick, fun read that didn't disappoint on the major premise. I found some of the dialog a little stilted, and I didn't buy into the love story. And some of the more outrageous situations struck me as being kind of silly (rather than funny.) But overall, I would say the book works. Dr. Zubrin accomplishes exactly what he sets out to do: a satirical recasting of the Israel/Palestine conflict which illuminates the outright absurdity of the situation.
Rand Simberg has some thoughts on the book as well, with links to the recent NRO review. Simberg may disagree with Zubrin's views on Mars, but he liked The Holy Land (even the love story that I couldn't quite choke down.) Professor Hall made note of the book the other day, and also had some comments on Zubrin's recent interview with Linda Seebach in the Rocky Mountain News.
Anyhow, if the Zubrin love-in gets to be a bit much for you, Posse member Joanie (Da Goddess Herself) had a somewhat different take on the book.
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