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A sharp argument that religion does more harm than good
2007Steady paceDark
What it is about
Christopher Hitchens argues that organized religion is a source of conflict, cruelty and false claims. He draws on history, travel and his own experience as a journalist. The book was one of the best-known works of the New Atheism movement.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who want a strong case against religion.
What you will get
Readers who disagree should expect a one-sided argument.
God Is Not Great Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Nonfiction · Atheism · Religion · Polemic
Length
307 pages · ≈ 9 h
More about this book
Characters
Christopher Hitchens.
Setting
Places Hitchens reported from, including Belfast, Beirut and Bombay.
What makes it different
A forceful polemic written with wit and a journalist’s eye.
Feel
Combative, witty and angry.
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