The Heretic (Library of American Fiction)

Rating:
Summary: SUPERB!
Review: A truly amazing work! Mr. Weinstein's attention to detail on historical facts and the development of his characters is first rate. The Spanish Inquisition and the plight of the Catalan family are brought to life in extraordinary fashion. Captivating, a MUST read for everyone! I have read it twice already since purchasing and have passed on to everyone I know. I'm eagerly anticipating the sequel - BRAVO!

Rating:
Summary: SUPERB!
Review: A truly amazing work! Mr. Weinstein's attention to detail on historical facts and the development of his characters is first rate. The Spanish Inquisition and the plight of the Catalan family are brought to life in extraordinary fashion. Captivating, a MUST read for everyone! I have read it twice already since purchasing and have passed on to everyone I know. I'm eagerly anticipating the sequel - BRAVO!

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Summary: I`m buying this book as a gift for my friends to read.
Review: Aside from the fact that the book is well written; Aside from the fact that the author did an extraordinary amount of research; Aside from the fact that you can learn so much history from this book; the story took on a life of such realism. You felt involved with every character. I recommend this book for every religion and denomination. There is so much to learn from the past. I hope Steven Speilberg reads this book and makes a movie.

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Summary: My Opinion
Review: Just finished Lew Weinstein's book - The Heretic. I was very touched by the characters - they truly came alive. It held my attention throughout the book. It also filled me with a greater understanding of Judaism and enlightened me as to the dominance of Catholicism over Judaism during this period. It was well written and the research for this book left nothing to be desired. Congratulations to Lewis Weinstein on The Heretic.

Rating:
Summary: My Opinion
Review: Just finished Lew Weinstein's book - The Heretic. I was very touched by the characters - they truly came alive. It held my attention throughout the book. It also filled me with a greater understanding of Judaism and enlightened me as to the dominance of Catholicism over Judaism during this period. It was well written and the research for this book left nothing to be desired. Congratulations to Lewis Weinstein on The Heretic.

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Summary: The roots of anti-Semitism
Review: Reading "The Heretic" was a truly revealing experience for me. For many years I've grqppled with the problem of why Jews have been singled out for persecution by so many different peoples at different times and at different places throughout history. "The Heretic" explained the roots of anti-Semitism more clearly than anything I have ever read.

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Summary: The roots of anti-Semitism
Review: Reading "The Heretic" was a truly revealing experience for me. For many years I've grqppled with the problem of why Jews have been singled out for persecution by so many different peoples at different times and at different places throughout history. "The Heretic" explained the roots of anti-Semitism more clearly than anything I have ever read.

Rating:
Summary: A Great Read
Review: Set against the Spanish Inquisition of the 15th Century, "The Heretic" provided for me an exciting way to learn about a period of history of which I knew very little. The novel is filled with ingredients that drew me into the book. Not only a portrayal of the persecution of the Jews at the hands of the Catholic Church, "The Heretic" is primarily a story that humanizes the tradgedies endured during that period. Filled with intrigue, suspense and romance the struggle for one's faith against great odds makes "The Heretic" a great read!

Rating:
Summary: A Great Read
Review: Set against the Spanish Inquisition of the 15th Century, "The Heretic" provided for me an exciting way to learn about a period of history of which I knew very little. The novel is filled with ingredients that drew me into the book. Not only a portrayal of the persecution of the Jews at the hands of the Catholic Church, "The Heretic" is primarily a story that humanizes the tradgedies endured during that period. Filled with intrigue, suspense and romance the struggle for one's faith against great odds makes "The Heretic" a great read!

Rating:
Summary: Bravissimo!
Review: The blend of history, the development of his characters, and the attention to details. The Heretic,remind's me Umberto Eco " The name of the Rose". BRAVISSIMO! Mr. Weinstein