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Heresy (Giordano Bruno, Bk 1)
Heresy - Giordano Bruno, Bk 1
Author: S. J. Parris
Giordano Bruno was a monk, poet, scientist, and magician on the run from the Roman Inquisition on charges of heresy for his belief that the Earth orbits the sun and that the universe is infinite. This alone could have got him burned at the stake, but he was also a student of occult philosophies and magic. — Bruno's pursuit of this rare knowle...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780385531283
ISBN-10: 0385531281
Publication Date: 2/23/2010
Pages: 448
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3.7 stars, based on 17 ratings
Publisher: Doubleday
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio CD
Members Wishing: 0
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samuraibunny avatar reviewed Heresy (Giordano Bruno, Bk 1) on + 33 more book reviews
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Finally, a book that I can say that I was genuinely intrigued by! I started this book believing it to be about the war between science and faith, but it turns out that it is faith versus faith. Still, the question of whodunit brings Bruno (and the reader) on a thrilling chase to an unexpected conclusion (at least for me). It brings about the question, what is right and wrong? Who can answer that with certainty? Is the truth sometimes better left unsaid?
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mizsuzee avatar reviewed Heresy (Giordano Bruno, Bk 1) on + 9 more book reviews
Very good book if you like Historical mysteries! I will read more by this author.
virginiamom avatar reviewed Heresy (Giordano Bruno, Bk 1) on + 28 more book reviews
Really excellent mystery and thriller. Reminds me of Umberto Eco's The Name of the Rose. There is much here that preaches of tolerance. The reality and tension of Oxford in 1583 really captured my attention.
DieHard avatar reviewed Heresy (Giordano Bruno, Bk 1) on
A very well written historical mystery. S. J. Parris creates a great story that is tightly wound and suspenseful throughout. My only negative comment would be that Parris seemed to reveal a bias against religion while promoting a humanistic viewpoint. For some, that will not be a negative but for me it was. However, it was subtlety inserted into the story and is not overbearing. Otherwise, a great first novel.


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