The Gates Of The Necronomicom, What did you think of this book? Options

Hello All,
I've recently read the newest book book by Simon. I suppose its a good source of information when it talks about Gate walking; even providing Daoist views of that. Its gives a quick crash course in Ancient civilizations and a unique view of the Big Dipper in reference to the Necronomicom. It gives dates and times perfect for Gate Walking so those interested in such will have a good resource.
Now for all the praise I just gave the book here comes the pain. I didn't like it. The reason I didn't like it is because It didn't give me what I was hoping for. I'm a ceremonial magician and I do rever and respect the Elder Gods, But I'm not a priest by any means. So when I picked up this volume, I had hoped that this text would be somewhat like a grimoire and its not. So thats what I think of the Book. What do you think?

I have to say I was also a little disappointed with the book especially the theoretical side of it. There´s a lot of creeping assertion in it, and a lot of fairly irrelevant data. Simon does also try and hint at some Von Daniken like theory that the Eldar Gods came from outer space, which just doesn´t seem to make sense to me.

It does get better. There is a lot of useful stuff in the practical section, but to be honest, most of what Simon gives there could probably be found here. The most useful thing is there astrological tables for the next 14 or so years.

I could well be missing the point entirely, and I´m happy to admit being wrong, but I would honestly recommend reading the class lessons here by smasher666 or Ashnook instead.


Jon