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In the Days of Rain: A Daughter, a Father, a Cult
by Rebecca Stott
This book is a memoir, written by Stott on behalf of her father, sharing their memories from their time as part of the exclusive Brethren cult in Brighton.
Whilst the story Stott has to share is fascinating, I found it slow to get into (the first third of the book is mostly a history lesson), and I felt it was lacking a little more personality, a lot of the events in the book are recounted as facts, glossing over the feelings of those involved and any deep reflection. Stott is a university professor, and I think this is perhaps where the problem with this book lies, it reads more like an essay than a compelling memoir. If you're interested in religion, sects, or the psychology of extremists, then pick this up and give it a read, but I'd skip over it if you're just looking for a lighthearted read.
Whilst the story Stott has to share is fascinating, I found it slow to get into (the first third of the book is mostly a history lesson), and I felt it was lacking a little more personality, a lot of the events in the book are recounted as facts, glossing over the feelings of those involved and any deep reflection. Stott is a university professor, and I think this is perhaps where the problem with this book lies, it reads more like an essay than a compelling memoir. If you're interested in religion, sects, or the psychology of extremists, then pick this up and give it a read, but I'd skip over it if you're just looking for a lighthearted read.