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A review by thelibraryofimagination
Ceremony of Innocence by Madeleine Bunting
4.0
I was intrigued by this book, it shocked me several times, it broke my heart many times and it left me with lots to consider.
A story of a family like no other. Ceremony of Innocence is a dual time line story that delves in the history of the Wilson Smith family and how they acquired their vast wealth. The story focuses on several women connected to the family; two of which question the family’s involvement in Middle Eastern arms deals and its political agenda - the other oblivious to the treachery; blinded by the privilege of a vast fortune.
The story itself was interesting and really played with my emotions. The writing certainly helped ignite the varied emotional responses. As for the pace, for me, it seems to have ebbs and flows; some of which I struggled with at the time. I was eager to finish so it did not deter my reading.
Overall I recommend Ceremony of Innocence because of its enlightening and controversial content, its engaging characters, and the story telling. I also recommend this book if you a family saga and historical fiction.
A story of a family like no other. Ceremony of Innocence is a dual time line story that delves in the history of the Wilson Smith family and how they acquired their vast wealth. The story focuses on several women connected to the family; two of which question the family’s involvement in Middle Eastern arms deals and its political agenda - the other oblivious to the treachery; blinded by the privilege of a vast fortune.
The story itself was interesting and really played with my emotions. The writing certainly helped ignite the varied emotional responses. As for the pace, for me, it seems to have ebbs and flows; some of which I struggled with at the time. I was eager to finish so it did not deter my reading.
Overall I recommend Ceremony of Innocence because of its enlightening and controversial content, its engaging characters, and the story telling. I also recommend this book if you a family saga and historical fiction.