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A review by bookedinthebayou
Into Captivity They Will Go by Noah Milligan
3.0
I received a copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Into Captivity They Will Go is both a testament to radical ideology's potential to blur morality to the point of confusion, as well as a post-trauma coming of age story burdened with questions.
I loved the first 1/3 of the book, highlighting and annotating ironies and lessons. To me, the development of Caleb's mother's radical religious observance was fascinating --to me, it highlighted how psychological trauma including grief and loss can accompany a desire to believe in something greater than ourselves. That we have purpose.
However, I found Caleb's immersion into the commune, and the development of the commune, rushed. I was hoping for more plot on the recruitment and maintenance of the commune.
Similarly, I wish that the last portion of the book dove deeper. (To avoid spoilers, that's all I will say.)
Ultimately, while Milligan's writing was enjoyable and powerful, I wish the plot details and inner workings were beefed up.
Into Captivity They Will Go is both a testament to radical ideology's potential to blur morality to the point of confusion, as well as a post-trauma coming of age story burdened with questions.
I loved the first 1/3 of the book, highlighting and annotating ironies and lessons. To me, the development of Caleb's mother's radical religious observance was fascinating --to me, it highlighted how psychological trauma including grief and loss can accompany a desire to believe in something greater than ourselves. That we have purpose.
However, I found Caleb's immersion into the commune, and the development of the commune, rushed. I was hoping for more plot on the recruitment and maintenance of the commune.
Similarly, I wish that the last portion of the book dove deeper. (To avoid spoilers, that's all I will say.)
Ultimately, while Milligan's writing was enjoyable and powerful, I wish the plot details and inner workings were beefed up.