This book deals with religious and medieval history, so I'm putting it in History Corner today!
Synopsis:Collector Robert Whiteside has discovered that the scroll was brought back to Europe by a medieval commander. It was an object won through the Crusades, the 12th century religious-military expedition commissioned by the Pope and led by European Christians to regain control of Jerusalem and other holy sites from Muslim rulers. According to the story, this scroll lay in a French castle. Robert finds out about the hidden copy, and plans a trip to France, with the intention of discovering the scroll. Along with him, he takes his wife Olga, an atheist, their son Edward, and an ex Catholic Priest, with his girlfriend. This motley mix will seek the scroll and attempt to discover its secrets. Or will they?
Review: This is a LONG book Seriously, it is HUGE! SO be prepared to have a week or so to read it!
In essence the book is a discussion on the debate over which is true: Creationism or Darwinism, and how our modern diversity colors our view of that debate. By having modern characters, with realistic problems and an agreeable plot. Faucher lets the action of the story propel each character through supporting their beliefs, and how they can be changed by the revelations of the scroll. This IS an adult book, not only from the lenngth and topic, but the explicit sexual content. It was a different read, and I just wish it had been MUCH shorter, but if you're looking for a complex book, this is it!
about the author: Osvaldo Faucher was born in South America. He immigrated to the United States in 1974 and became a full-fledged citizen in 1981. After a long career as a toolmaker, he earned his GED as a 63-year-old. He raised a family in Long Island, N.Y. and now enjoys his retirement through writing books and spending time with his four grandchildren.
Disclosure / Disclaimer: I received this book, free of charge, from the author, via Bostick Communications, for review purposes on this blog. No other compensation, monetary or in kind, has been received or implied for this post. Nor was I told how to post about it
Comments
Post a Comment