by James K. Morrow
This is right up my street - an overblown historical romp with intellectual overtones. Funny, serious, exciting and ridiculous. Loved it.
The conflict between science and religion is the emotional backdrop of James Morrow's The Last Witchfinder, set in 17th century England during the heyday of the Parliamentary Witchcraft Act. The story itself is told through two characters; Jennet Stearne, whose father Walter is a well-known "witchpr...
too dark for me
This one took what seemed like forever to read (but since it spans the onset of the Enlightenment through to today, that's perhaps to be expected). I dipped in here and there, reading a section--a chapter--an hourglass at a time (if you've read it, that will make sense). The black humour, the deligh...
I'm not even half-way in, but so far I think this book is gripping, entertaining, not too dumb (misuse of the word pederast notwithstanding) and altogether most pleasing. It's not even over-gruesome yet, despite the subject matter. It being written by Newton's 'Principia' is a bit of a tricksy appro...
Great book, thanks to AuntiePam for suggesting it. One of my favorites this year.
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