Unholy Quest

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Summary: Great character psychology
Review: I had a delightful few evenings reading Unholy Quest. It was brilliant. At no moment did I know what was coming, and yet, it was very exciting to read on. The style was fascinating: subtle, humorous, very understated (from an Objectivist background), and with a fantastic flow...I didn't feel like it was like another book I have read...I guess that is because it is an Enright.

The psychology of the characters was great...Thor and Alma grow through a strange kind of grasping, they don't become beautiful overnight, they evolve subtly. I also liked the setting of an anarchy state! I think it would make a fun movie. Catherine Zeta-Jones for Alma?!


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Summary: The Polygamy Paradox
Review: I recommend this novel. It is a real page turner. I was taken by the complex plot, colorful characters and a very clean narrative style with some clever turns of phrase reflecting John's wry humor. The novel is part thriller, part mystery, part love story, and part analysis of a religious cult. There are a lot of fresh insights on the interplay between the sexes and the psychology of a cult leader. What powers the novel is the plot, the action, and the drive to figure out the motivation of the lead characters. I laughed out loud at some of the machinations of the cult leader. "Unholy Quest" was entertaining and educational. I look forward to seeing the movie and to reading Mr. Enright's next novel!