Writing historical fiction, it is impossible to ignore the overwhelming impact religion had on people's lives. It was not only the structure of organised religion, but the interwoven beliefs which dominated people's lives. Christianity, the religion which runs through most of my historical fiction, grew and survived with its ability to adapt as it spread from place to place and culture to culture, absorbing certain traditions as it powered on. I love Theology. I did my undergraduate degree in it, and it continues to remain a real interest of mine. I also love the idea of holding hands across history, seeing what my characters saw, and holding the same objects in my own hands as they or their peers did. Given the significance of religion and superstition throughout history, these things were common - although not necessarily accessible - and would have been understood by all. Religious iconography dominated Pre-Reformation Europe, speaking as a universal language to all. These
"Beginning Time" by Claire Davon
Book Review
☆☆☆
This was quite a
fast-paced story which I appreciated. There was no chance to get tired during
the book! The plot was quite thrilling and I wanted to read on to see what was
going to happen next.
The description of The
Event was quite evocative and I found the short post-Event part very
intriguing. Although I didn’t really gel with any of the characters, Fiona and
Sonder were developed reasonably well, especially through the strange
relationship between them.
I found it quite
confusing in parts, and it took me a while at the beginning to understand what
was happening. This, I think, helped the reader stand in Fiona’s shoes and
share in some of her feelings. Cleverly done!
There were a couple of
formatting errors but nothing that a fine toothed comb wouldn’t solve!
Blurb (from Goodreads)
Fiona Jensen was an ordinary woman leading a normal life…until she discovered she could manipulate time and space. This discovery throws her into the path of time travelers — and into the arms of her dream man. Will love find its way through space and time, and will it save the world?
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