Possible "You're crazy if you don't read this book!" entry.December 30, 2001 36 out of 47 found this review helpful
Any rating of this book below excellent must come from a reader who hasn't yet done his/her own research into the redundantly corroborative evidence which demonstrates that Sitchin's work reveals much of our religio-mythic lore to be unmistakably based upon fact rather than myth. There is sufficient information in "The 12th Planet" coupled with aerial views of Giza on Earth and Cydonia on Mars to significantly link them to sky patterns which can be overlaid on Cydonia to reveal much of the importance of the "objects" as markers for a representative celestial sphere upon which is shown the path of Nibiru. For anyone to dismiss "The Lost Book of Enki" as "only fiction" (or some other demeaning term) demonstrates an insufficient depth of understanding of the material as well as the character and scholarship of Zecharia Sitchin so aptly demonstrated in his earlier books.
Not worth itDecember 8, 2001 26 out of 35 found this review helpful
As already stated in one of the reviews - Sitchin's series of books based upon the actual studies behind the ancient astronaut theory are very good, but this one sticks out from the rest as something that is not worth the purchase.
1) The book is not as long as it seems - In the format that it is written, It would only take an average reader a few hours (if not less) to read.
2) Much of the book is based upon preconceived notions, such as the idea that Nibiru needed gold to restore its diminishing atmosphere... which I don't believe can be backed up by any 'mythos'.
3) Much of the book is composed of completely outlandish guesses... such as the idea that the face on Mars (which doesn't even necessarily exist) is that of Alalu's, serving the purpose of a tomb.
4) It is just plain boring.
I suggest that one is much better off reading Sitchin's series of books "The Earth Chronicles" and from that come to your own conclusions as to how everything went down... because there are so many gaps that cannot be filled in the story by any "scholar", and can only be filled by ones imagination.
I only put it down when I mustDecember 7, 2001 27 out of 32 found this review helpful
Are you a fan of "The Earth Chronicles"? Do you like suprises? If so then this book is definitly for you. "The Lost Book Of Enki" is in novel form from the only authority I would except such an idea. Zecharia Sitchin has astounded me once again. This book fills in many holes that I found in "The Earth Chronicles" and is very easy reading. I do suggest that you atleast read "The Twelfth Planet" before this one so you can attain a basic knowledge of what is going on. I'll end on this note, I can't say enough obout this book or give it enough praise.
BoringNovember 30, 2001 4 out of 6 found this review helpful
All of Sitchins books are worthy of 4 or 5 stars, except this one. I think Sitchins books are great, but Sitchin has nothing new too say in this one. The writing style in this book was just flat out annoying. If you want to read a book that is more objective, read the Facade: By Michael S. Heiser or go to his web site: .... At least you can see, and judge for your self if Sitchin is on the write track. Sitchin seems to think that everything he has to say is Gospel. Sitchin might be flat out wrong.
The Lost Book of EnkiNovember 27, 2001 36 out of 42 found this review helpful
As a Zecharia Sitchin fan I have read and own all his books. I wait with anticipation for a new one. As an avid reader I am constantly searching for 'the rest of the story'. Finally my numerous questions on the Bible, Egypt, South America and the Native American Myths are being answered. Zecharia Sitchin does not sway you to believe anything, he just presents the facts as written in ancient texts and it is up to you to sort it out and to draw your own conclusions. Personally, if I had to keep just one authors books, I would keep Zecharia Sitchin's. His books are loaded with aha's.
