I am not usually into sci-fi reads.. so is K-Pax worth me reading ?

Question

Is it a good book with a gripping story line ? Or does it have a slow pace ? thanks ...

Answer 1

I got more out of the book than I did the film - but then again I'm a frequent reader of this genre.
I would say pace doesn't really apply to this book. It's not fast but I cannot call it slow because it sucks you in and you don't really notice it! The story is far more believable in the book for some reason. Give it a go - it's not as if it's a tome so it's no huge waste of time if you're not that keen.
Happy reading.

Answer 2

It is definitely a character-driven SF novel, so at times it may seem slow. Nevertheless, Gene Brewer (the author) poses several interesting questions. I found the central question (Who is Prot really?) to be interesting and engaging. The characters are developed enough to drive the story, and Prot's otherworldliness is gripping enough to be believable. You want to believe he is an alien from K-PAX. I definitely think it's a worthy read, and it's short enough not to get dull or boring. If you enjoy K-PAX, you might also like some of Philip K. Dick's work (his were the books and stories that inspired such movies as Blade Runner, Minority Report, Paycheck, Total Recall, and most recently, A Scanner Darkly).

Answer 3

Assuming it's the same as the movie, I enjoyed it and I am not a big sci-fi fan. I'm not sure "gripping" is the term that comes to mind, in the adrenalin-fueled sense, but it's compelling and it makes you really think. Whether the book is slow, I don't think I can say having only seen the movie.

Answer 4

I found the movie a disappointment. It was one of those where I went and took a hot bath and sat there soaking and imagining better endings. Kevin Spacey was terrific as always. It wasn't his fault. But even he could not work the miracle the storyline so obviously needed. Where I thought he especially shined was in 7even. (A horrible movie because it was completely believeable.) He was almost too believeable. The thing I like about all of his acting is the credibility he always seems to convey. He seems to BE the people he is acting.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

I thoroughly enjoyed the books - are you aware that K-Pax is the first part of a trilogy? The others are:
'On a Beam of Light', and 'The Worlds of Prot', although I believe the entire trilogy is available as a single volume now.

Answer 7

I found it dull, but I suppose it's all about what interests you.

If you'd like to read a gripping sci-fi novel, try Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card.

Answer 8

Never read the book. The movie was good but that may be down to the excellent acting by Kevin Spacey.

Answer 9

I prefer the movie myself but go ahead and read the book.

Answer 10

Slow pace/surprise ending.
Read it and decide for yourself.
I liked it.
You may not.