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A review by vicardave
Revelation by C.J. Sansom
4.0
The 4th in Sansom's Shardlake series is once again a deep, rich entertainment with a brain. We're firmly in serial-killer territory in this instalment. The murders are brutal and inspired by the last book of the Bible, from where the novel takes the title. Recurring characters from previous novels gain new layers, and the plot flies along at a terrific pace. As with each part of the series, it's hard to put down.
There's depth too - whether it's in reflections on faith/reason/atheism or fundamentalism. I continue to find Shardlake's lurking atheism a little forced - it doesn't seem to me to entirely fit, somehow. Similarly, Shardlake's commentary on events can seem a little too convenient in tying into our 21st century culture. These are minor concerns, though - I'm a fan of the series and this another very strong instalment.
There's depth too - whether it's in reflections on faith/reason/atheism or fundamentalism. I continue to find Shardlake's lurking atheism a little forced - it doesn't seem to me to entirely fit, somehow. Similarly, Shardlake's commentary on events can seem a little too convenient in tying into our 21st century culture. These are minor concerns, though - I'm a fan of the series and this another very strong instalment.