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kazza86's review
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
evakristin's review
2.0
First of all: This book was too long. The story could have been told, and told better I think, in half the number of pages. The theme, the meeting between the wild, personal and intuitive Celtic church and the orderly, distant and rigid Roman church, was very fascinating. The problem is the main caracters, Bega and Padric, who are static, annoying and boring. I think telling more of this story from Ecfirth’s point of view would have greatly improved it, since he was one of the few persons who caught my interest. Even though it grew on me, I’m not a fan of Melvyn Bragg’s writing style, which of course also affects my opinion of this book.
To me this was an interesting glimpse into British history and the evolvement of Christianity, but not an engaging story.
To me this was an interesting glimpse into British history and the evolvement of Christianity, but not an engaging story.
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