A review by stanro
Damascus by Christos Tsiolkas

challenging dark reflective tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This is quite some book! And probably not what I expect to read about- the mind-space of the great proselytiser. As usual, Tsiolkas writes well about internally conflicted people, and the setting in the early decades following the crucifixion is historically fascinating as the adherents of various religions clash - verbally and physically and internally.