In an edgy psychological thriller that is as mesmerizing as it is profound, rupert thomson fearlessly delves into the darkest realm of the human. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. The book of revelation 2006 the book of revelation 2006. Stepping out of his amsterdam studio one april afternoon to buy cigarettes for his girlfriend, a dashing 29year old englishman reflects on their wonderful sevenyear relationship. This name indicates the meaning of revelation it uncovers matters that had been hidden and discloses events that would happen long after it was written. The book of revelation is a 2006 australian film directed by ana kokkinos, which she adapted with andrew bovell to screen from the novel by rupert thomson. The book of revelation by rupert thomson goodreads. The book of revelation by rupert thomson books the. Jan 09, 2001 the book of revelation is an interesting book which keeps you turning the pages, wanting to know what happens in the end, whether the dancer will ever find his captors.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Apr 09, 2020 the book of revelation by rupert thomson, 2000, a. Dec 21, 2006 based on rupert thomsons acclaimed novel, the book of revelation is a dark psychological mystery about a dancer, daniel tom long, who one day goes out to buy cigarettes for his girlfriend and. The book of revelation is a 2006 australian film based on the novel by rupert thompson, directed by ana kokkinos and starring tom long, greta scacchi, colin friels, anna torv and deborah mailman talented and acclaimed dancer daniel long is preparing for the opening night of a. The book of revelation rupert thomson knopf 260 pp. The introduction, questions for discussion, and suggested reading list that follow are intended to enhance your groups reading of rupert thomsons the book of revelation.
The book of revelation is an interesting book which keeps you turning the pages, wanting to know what happens in the end, whether the dancer will ever find his captors. An unnamed narrator tells the reader his story of abduction, sadistic sexual abuse, and its consequent effects on his life, a story that he has concealed for five years. The book of revelation by rupert thomson the guardian. A lot of people told me that they read the book of revelation in a day, which is exactly the sort of thing youd think a writer is after. Jan 09, 2001 the book of revelation is a curious title for this disturbing and haunting story about the systematic,traumainduced destruction of an amsterdam based male dancers life. The book of revelation is a curious title for this disturbing and haunting story about the systematic,traumainduced destruction of an amsterdam based male dancers life.
The book of revelation is unique as the sole totally apocalyptic work in the nt. Mankinds going to go through some crap before they can live happily ever after. Satan transforms into a dragon so big that a sweep of his tail sends a third of the stars in the sky to earth, and is likened to a dragon throughout the book. When he came to, there was a taste in his mouth, a kind of residue, that was sweet yet chemical, like saccharine. The realization that no one will believe his strange story. Rupert thomson 1955 has written a fascinating and compelling sixth novel, and once you start reading the book of revelation, its difficult to put the book down. The book of revelation by rupert thomson reading guide. The film is directed by ana kokkinos, who returns to a key motif of her earlier head on.
The novel was unusual for its detailed descriptions of a non statutory female on male rape the protagonist of the novel is a male ballet dancer living in amsterdam with his french girlfriend brigitte. The book of revelation by rupert thomson from the english novelist, a tale of brief sexual slavery and the years of dissipation that follow. Read the book of revelation a novel by rupert thomson available from rakuten kobo. The book of revelation by rupert thomson thriftbooks. The book of revelation is an adaptation of rupert thomsons 1997 novel about a male dancer who experiences sexual abuse at the hands of three women. Based on rupert thomsons acclaimed novel, the book of revelation is a dark psychological mystery about a dancer, daniel tom long, who one day goes out to. In its literary genre it resembles strongly the ot books of ezekiel, daniel, and zechariah. The book was published in 2000 by bloomsbury publishing and has 264 pages. Book of the revelation encyclopedia of the bible bible. Mar 20, 2000 the book of revelation by rupert thomson from the english novelist, a tale of brief sexual slavery and the years of dissipation that follow. Coolly revelatory, meticulously crafted, the book of revelation is rupert thomson at his imaginative best. The novel begins and ends with first person narration. Revelation 1 niv prologue the revelation from jesus. Buy the book of revelation by rupert thomson from waterstones today.
A nameless 30year old english dancerchoreographer lives and works in amsterdam. Jul 04, 2000 the book of revelation by rupert thomson rupert thomson took part in an online chat on friday 7 july. The book of revelation rupert thomson rupert thomson on a bright spring day in amsterdam, stepping out to buy a pack of cigarettes, a young man is accosted by three mysteriously cloaked women who hold him as their sexual prisoner. Rupert thomson fearlessly delves into the darkest realm of the human spirit to reveal the sinister connection between sexuality and power. An unnamed narrator tells the reader his story of abduction, sadistic sexual abuse, and its consequent effects on his life, a story. Set in amsterdam, the book of revelation is both a crime novel and an extended, complex, and often disturbing exploration of sexual abuse and its aftermath. The book of revelation rupert thomson, author alfred a. The book of revelation by rupert thomson overdrive rakuten. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. In an edgy psychological thriller that is as mesmerizing as it is profound, rupert. The movie was unusual for its detailed visuals of a non statutory female on male rape contents. In an edgy psychological thriller that is as mesmerizing as.
The novel was unusual for its detailed descriptions of a non statutory female on male rape. A novel 1st edition thus 1st printing hardcover new york alfred a. The book of revelation is a novel by uk author rupert thomson. The book of revelation by rupert thomson, 9780375708459, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The book of revelation 2006 the book of revelation. A book that catches my heart not by surprising twists. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. There are no biblical references in the book so why does rupert thomson choose such a blatantly religious title. The british author who in such accomplished books as the five gates of hell 1991 and soft. Movie soulmates ratings register so you can access movie recommendations tailored to your movie taste. A novel vintage international kindle edition by thomson, rupert.
A highlight of the melbourne international film festival this year was the local film book of revelation. The protagonist of the novel is a male ballet dancer living in amsterdam with his french girlfriend brigitte. The book of revelation by rupert thomson rupert thomson took part in an online chat on friday 7 july. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of revelation.
The book of revelation explores the relationship between sex, power and gender, turning conventional preconceptions about male and female sexuality on their heads. Male rape in the book of revelation alt film guide. Thomsons protagonist is a nameless englishman who has found fame and fulfillment in amsterdam as a dancer and choreographer, and who is the lover of his. Rupert thomson is also a writer with great imaginative and writing ability. The book of revelation by rupert thomson overdrive. An erotic mystery about power and sex, the entanglement of victim and perpetrator, and a mans struggle to regain his lost self. The book of revelation is a film directed by ana kokkinos with tom long, greta scacchi, colin friels, anna torv, year. The book of revelation by rupert thomson, 9780747549352, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The british author who in such accomplished books as the five gates of. While many associate the word apocalypse with great disaster, the book of revelation begins and ends by saying that those who read, understand, and apply its message would be happy for doing so. A truly memorable book, full of insights into sexuality, and the dehumanisation of a man who loses everything through no fault of his own marie claire. It was produced by al clark, with original music by cezary skubiszewski. The book of revelation is a book filled with loneliness and burdens yet in the experience of reading, bringing out so much compassion and presence, from us readers, to ourselves.
In an edgy psychological thriller that is as mesmerizing as it is profound, rupert thomson fearlessly delves into the da. Rupert thomson is the author of five previous novels of which soft. Its meaning is positive, not fearful or terrifying to those who serve god. It is a tale of subjection, submission, seduction, dependence and obsession.
Based on rupert thomsons novel, the psychological thriller the book of revelation opened this week in australia. The book of revelation is a 2006 australian thriller drama film directed by ana kokkinos, which she adapted with andrew bovell to screen from the novel by rupert thomson. The book of revelation is an erotic mystery about power and sex, the entanglement of victim and perpetrator, and a mans struggle to regain his lost self. Along the way he meets three women wearing hooded cloaks. Directed by ana kokkinos, and cowritten by kokkinos and andrew bovell strictly ballroom, the book of revelation has stirred up quite a bit of controversy because the film tackles the seldomdiscussed issue of male rape, depicting the horrors faced by a man tom long whos.
Thomsons book is a haunting meditation of eros and abuse. About the book of revelation in an edgy psychological thriller that is as mesmerizing as it is profound, rupert thomson fearlessly delves into the darkest realm of the human spirit to reveal the sinister connection between sexuality and power. Then, after a bizarrely public performance, he is released, only to be held captive in the purgatory of his own guilt and torment. The author rupert thomson of the novel upon which this work is based, wondered how the book would ever be adapted for the screen, as ana kokkinos diector explained during her introduction to the second screening of the film at the festival. The book of revelation is an erotic mystery about power and sex, the entanglement of victim. The book of revelation by rupert thomson books the guardian.
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