[digs]

I love OSC's embedding of philosophy into his novels. Philosophy drives the entire plot, yet it doesn't feel heavy-handed or preachy. And, like all good philosophy, it questions rather than answers. I feel that it's impossible to decide whether those who believed in or found gods lived a 'healthier' life than those who did not - they merely lived differently. I'm sure many people of Path were perfectly content with their gods: discovering the truth may have been as terrifying as it was liberating for some. That raises further discussion on the virtues of ignorance and self-delusion - another fantastic element of OSC's writing, that he blends so many interesting themes together seamlessly.