At God's Mercy (a Suspense Thriller) (2013) - Plot & Excerpts
This story really took me to an unexpected place. It was good to see how Judaism and Christianity can end up relating to each other in a single family when a priest meets a rabbi. The human nature felt really true through the entire novel (even though I didn't like the ending par in Poland.)The mystery was really well played and the dreams also felt right, even if at times they seemed to be the easy way out against evidences. The other part that was strange was how the boys felt about their mother but at the same time nothing was said about the feeling they had about their father. I enjoyed reading this book. A blood-curdling, edge-of-your-seat tale that has the unique power to make readers ask questions, Liron Fine's `At God's Mercy' is one of those unforgettable books you rarely encounter. In the first few pages alone, the book grabs you and doesn't let go--and from there proceeds to build up a literary "arpeggio" that succeeds in pushing our "thrill" buttons as well as the deeper, higher ones.Basically, `At God's Mercy' is the story about two twins who, as fate would have it, end up adopted by two different families having two different religions: one Christian, the other Jewish. The separation is brought about by violence and murder of their mother during the tail-end of the Second World War. Many decades later, the twins would meet--and as anyone who wants answers to their gigantic questions--agree despite their differences to embark on a journey that will allow them to touch base with their roots and come full-circle to their dreadful past. Along the way, they discover so much more than they had expected--about their history and about themselves.Let me suffice it to say that `At God's Mercy' is not one of those books that offer cheap thrills. Yes, it is a suspense thriller--but one with enough intellectual and emotional gravitas to make the book a worthwhile, haunting read. Liron is a confident writer at the height of his powers, and this book is a shining testament to that talent. Overall, I highly recommend this to anyone who not only wants to be enthralled and entertained, but also deeply moved as well. A solid five-star rating for this book.
What do You think about At God's Mercy (a Suspense Thriller) (2013)?
A journey of faith, family, and of the past. Well written with characters that engage you.
—marlyngrace
