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3.95 AVERAGE
genuinely i don't think i have anything to say that wouldn't be taken as Insensitive by some people but mannnnnnnnnn people really do all this fucked up stuff just to control women huh
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i remember reading this book a few years ago and feeling really overwhelmed. jon krakauer is analytical, almost dry, in his writing. under the banner of heaven is about the horrific murder of brenda wright and erica lafferty and the culture of mormonism that played a part. krakauers dry approach can come off as humorous or gruesome depending on the moment; i found myself rolling my eyes and smirking at some of the remarks of these fantasists before my stomach dropped after reading a horrific case of abuse.
i remember really enjoying this book when i first read it a few years ago but i found it much drier this time around. i guess i just didnt have the patience to read chapters upon chapters of mormon history. i understand why we need the context but he couldve like...sped it up a bit lol.
i remember really enjoying this book when i first read it a few years ago but i found it much drier this time around. i guess i just didnt have the patience to read chapters upon chapters of mormon history. i understand why we need the context but he couldve like...sped it up a bit lol.
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Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Incest, Racism, Rape, Religious bigotry, Murder
This book felt like 60% 19-20th century gossip and 40% true crime. If that's your thing, it'll still be a slog but maybe one you'd enjoy. For me, this was a mash of two of my least favorite genres, so I had little chance of liking it.
Worse, I don't think I better understand modern day Mormonism after reading this.
DNF at 85%
I picked this up for a book club. I was thankful my audiobook loan lapsed so I could stop reading it.
After the book club discussions I usually appreciate a book more - hopeful for that for this one!
Worse, I don't think I better understand modern day Mormonism after reading this.
DNF at 85%
I picked this up for a book club. I was thankful my audiobook loan lapsed so I could stop reading it.
After the book club discussions I usually appreciate a book more - hopeful for that for this one!
challenging
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emotional
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This book was absolutely fascinating. I've already passed it off to it's third home in as many weeks. It can be a bit confusing at times, but I highly recommend it if you're ever been curious about religious fanaticism, the history of the Mormon church, or the origin of world religions. So well written and so incredibly informative.
Detailed, thought-provoking, and so truthful it feels like fiction.