Review: Q

Q by Luther Blissett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wow. This had been on my wishlist for a long time, so when I saw it for sale at 2nd and Charles for a cheap price, I figured it was a sign. Of course, that means reading through all 750 pages, but I have to say, it kept me interested throughout. 

This book delves deep into the post 95 theses years (the Reformation) in and around Germany and Italy. And I mean very deep. In fact, it made me feel like I should have known more about characters such as Thomas Muntzer, Jan Matthys, Melchior Hoffman, Reginald Pole and many others. 

I am also glad I have more of a sense of what a unique time that was. I basically knew Martin Luther posted his 95 theses, and there was a peasants' revolt in Germany. But there was so much more to it. 

It definitely had echoes of Umberto Eco, but with more action. 

4.5 stars

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