Jennifer's review
The Religion: A Novel
by Tim Willocks
Jennifer's review
The Religion: A Novel by Tim Willocks
Jennifer's review
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oneofthebest
I finished this book yesterday and I've raved about it to nearly everyone I've talked to since.
The writing is so vivid it really does feel like you are living through the seige--you feel the stench, the violence, and the filth. Nothing is glossed over for the modern eye. The characters are compelling and consistant through out the book. Despite the length, it never drags.
One connection I made through the book was that people who enjoyed War is a Force that Give Us Meaning may find this book interesting. It is clear that war gives the Knights of St. John meaning and purpose to their lives and their order. The hero (Mattias) struggles against the pull of war to find new meaning in his life.
This was just a wonderful book. I will definetly seek out the author's other books.
The writing is so vivid it really does feel like you are living through the seige--you feel the stench, the violence, and the filth. Nothing is glossed over for the modern eye. The characters are compelling and consistant through out the book. Despite the length, it never drags.
One connection I made through the book was that people who enjoyed War is a Force that Give Us Meaning may find this book interesting. It is clear that war gives the Knights of St. John meaning and purpose to their lives and their order. The hero (Mattias) struggles against the pull of war to find new meaning in his life.
This was just a wonderful book. I will definetly seek out the author's other books.
