54 pages • 1 hour read
Christopher HitchensGod Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2007A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
God Is Not Great by Christopher Hitchens argues that religion is a destructive force, using examples from various faiths to illustrate how it oppresses science, sexuality, and promotes violence. Hitchens critiques both Western and Eastern religions, drawing attention to their negative impacts on human well-being and society. This book contains references to traumatic and violent acts.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Hitchens' God Is Not Great is a provocative critique of religion, praised for its sharp wit and thorough research. Critics laud its compelling argument and engaging prose, though some find it overly confrontational and biased. The book is both celebrated for its fearless critique of religious institutions and criticized for its lack of nuance in addressing believers' perspectives.
Who Should Read God Is Not Great?
Readers who appreciate God Is Not Great by Christopher Hitchens typically enjoy books that challenge religious beliefs and promote secularism and critical thinking. Fans of Richard Dawkins' The God Delusion or Sam Harris' The End of Faith would find this incisive critique of religion equally engaging for its wit and intellectual rigor.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsBook Details
Religion / Spirituality
Philosophy
Sociology
Values/Ideas: Good & Evil
Values/Ideas: Religion & Spirituality
Society: Politics & Government
Philosophy