What do You think about The High Flyer (2004)?
I wanted to give this book 2.5 stars rather than 3 - because the first half of it, up until Sophie's death, is gripping and interesting. After that I think it declines a lot. Well, my interest certainly did. I found all the theological discussions a bit heavy going and it dampened my interest in the story. I felt like I was half sitting in on a psych lecture and half listening to a sermon for most of the second half of the book. Shame, because the first half was so interesting. I kept reading pu
—Philippa
I rate this book with 4 stars primarily because it is near the end of a lengthy series of novels Susan Howatch penned, most of which would deserve ten stars here, if it were possible. It's not the best of the series, but it holds a special place in my heart because, having read all the rest and knowing this volume had come out a few years earlier, the man I just happened to relieve in Iraq in 2004 had it and had just finished reading it. He left it with me and it was a solace to me at a very dark time of my life.But to anyone wanting to read this, start from the beginning of the Starbridge Series and work your way to the end.
—Keith Massey
I was morbidly fascinated by the Mrs. Mayfield character, and her manipulative sociopathy! This book was very thought-provoking for me, especially regarding themes of evil, forgiveness, redemption, and spirituality. The author also explores notions of romantic love, particularly the pitfalls of projecting onto a partner what you want them to be, rather than recognizing who they really are. This is the second in the St. Benet's series, I thought the third one (The Heartbreaker) was maybe a tiny bit better than this one. Looking forward to reading the first in the series, The Wonder Worker.
—Molly
