The Name of the Beast

Rating:
Summary: Chilled me to the the very marrow!!
Review: A chilling portrayal of religious fanaticism run amuck. It seemed all too real, at times generating a palpable sense of discomfort and fear. Taking into account the times we live in and the fact that this book was written 11 years ago, the plausibility of the story seems less and less extreme. A genuine page-turner with finely etched characters and a dramatic sense of place and atmosphere. Mr. Easterman's expert knowledge of the region, the culture, religion and language are put to exemplary use in this fantastic journey into a world shaken to its very foundation by madness and violence. My sole complaint involves the ending, which seems a bit rushed and forced, but, nevertheless, does not wholly disappoint. Highly recommended.

Rating:
Summary: Chilled me to the the very marrow!!
Review: A chilling portrayal of religious fanaticism run amuck. It seemed all too real, at times generating a palpable sense of discomfort and fear. Taking into account the times we live in and the fact that this book was written 11 years ago, the plausibility of the story seems less and less extreme. A genuine page-turner with finely etched characters and a dramatic sense of place and atmosphere. Mr. Easterman's expert knowledge of the region, the culture, religion and language are put to exemplary use in this fantastic journey into a world shaken to its very foundation by madness and violence. My sole complaint involves the ending, which seems a bit rushed and forced, but, nevertheless, does not wholly disappoint. Highly recommended.