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Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith by Jon Krakauer
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
Very interesting book about Mormon fundamentalists with, in parallel, historical information about the creation of the Mormon faith.
It's also the story of a true crime, the one committed by the brothers Ron and Dan Lafferty. Jon Krakauer also talks about the underage marriages and incestuous relationships in some of the fundamentalist communities. All these make for a difficult read, but it's a necessary one.
It's also the story of a true crime, the one committed by the brothers Ron and Dan Lafferty. Jon Krakauer also talks about the underage marriages and incestuous relationships in some of the fundamentalist communities. All these make for a difficult read, but it's a necessary one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Child abuse, Sexual violence, and Pedophilia