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?

Greetings,

I agree with Ashnook on this. Simon is saying that the Elder Gods are just our best option for survival. With the exception of Enki, none of the Elder Gods really care if we so much exist or not. But they don't want to destroy us. (Or in the case of Enlil, by agreement, can't.) To the Elder Gods we're an after-thought of creation.
There is a war going on between the Elder Gods and The Ancient Ones. We are in the middle of that, or rather we are subject to it's outcome. If the Elder Gods win and the Gates are kept closed or the Ancients are destroyed, creation as we know it continues.
If the Ancients win, everything ends. Our universe, every universe. It all ends.
Now, in this war, what Simon is saying is that the Elder Gods aren't fighting this war for US, for humanity. The Elder Gods are fighting it for themselves. But through the Necronomicon and our ability to contact the Elder Gods, WE can fight for US.
This is magick for the survival our species and everything we know. Most of the Elder Gods may not love us, but they sure are a better alternative.