A review by monsterofidaho
Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith by Jon Krakauer

challenging informative reflective slow-paced

5.0

So often it seems that people approach events like these wondering how someone could possibly do something so terrible. Jon Krakauer bypasses the 'how' and goes immediately for the 'why.' With a keen eye for discrepancies and Scott Brick's intense narration for the audiobook, Krakauer leaves no stone unturned when it comes to detailing what led to the Lafferty murders through historical, social, and familial contexts. Under the Banner of Heaven is a severe breakdown of how religious fervor works, how zealotry can build up speed a lot faster than you think it will, and what environments serve to make or break any grassroots religion. 
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