Did not review when first read

The Walls Came Tumbling Down is one of my least favorite works by Robert Anton Wilson. This is due less to the quality of the work itself, however, than it is to my familiarity with his other works, and how ill-suited his complex and multilayered material is for film. The imagery and references used in his screenplay to deliver his philosophies regarding spirituality, reality, belief, and individual consciousness, not only feel simplistic and forced, but barely manage to capture the tip of the proverbial iceberg. This might be a good introduction for somebody new to RAW's work, but for those familiar with the Illuminatus trilogy, Cosmic Trigger series, essay collections, etc, The Walls Came Tumbling Down might feel like a small step backwards. ( )

The Walls Came Tumbling Down
by Robert Anton Wilson

All I can say is Wow. This 174 page book was a real eye-opener and page turner all at the same time. The screen-play style added a kind of disjointed feel to an already abstract subject and I must say the result was startling and scintillating all at the same time. The focus from what I can glean, is where do you go and what do you do, when you have flipped out moved on and surrendered it all?

The nice thing about this impetuous guide is that it never lands, it kept taking me from one puzzle or insight to the next until I ended up back where I started, sort of, but not really. I would recommend this awesome read to those searching for a depth of knowledge wisdom not found in the common place. Thanks, for an intimate glimpse of the kaleidoscope.

Love & Light,

Riki Frahmann ( )