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Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer
dark
reflective
tense
slow-paced
3.0
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When you consider the politics, heartache, betrayals and passion that the Church of Latter Day Saints is built on, there is a true "Game of Thrones" aspect to all of it. Unfortunately, Under the Banner of Heaven reads more like a history book than Martin's series.
Although Under the Banner of Heaven covers much of the history of the Church of Latter Day Saints, at the core of the book are the brothers Ron and Dan Lafferty who insist God commanded them to kill a young woman and her daughter.
Krakauer's exploration of religious fundamentalism and its violent consequences is undeniably intriguing. The book provides an eye-opening account of true events that often feel stranger than fiction.
However, the excitement of the narrative is dampened by the confusing switches between timelines. Just as I got emotionally invested in one character's story, I was abruptly transported to another era or perspective.
If you're a true crime buff and you don't mind a more documentary approach to storytelling, then give this book a chance. Just be prepared for a history lesson more than a drama.
When you consider the politics, heartache, betrayals and passion that the Church of Latter Day Saints is built on, there is a true "Game of Thrones" aspect to all of it. Unfortunately, Under the Banner of Heaven reads more like a history book than Martin's series.
Although Under the Banner of Heaven covers much of the history of the Church of Latter Day Saints, at the core of the book are the brothers Ron and Dan Lafferty who insist God commanded them to kill a young woman and her daughter.
Krakauer's exploration of religious fundamentalism and its violent consequences is undeniably intriguing. The book provides an eye-opening account of true events that often feel stranger than fiction.
However, the excitement of the narrative is dampened by the confusing switches between timelines. Just as I got emotionally invested in one character's story, I was abruptly transported to another era or perspective.
If you're a true crime buff and you don't mind a more documentary approach to storytelling, then give this book a chance. Just be prepared for a history lesson more than a drama.