Summary of the Book The book “The War of the Saints” is a masterpiece by Jorge Amado. The author sets his book in the lively city of Bahia, Brazil. The author begins by exploring the religious beliefs and foundations of the citizens. Majority of the citizens are Candomble worshipers. This religious group mixes the African deities with Catholic saints. Most of events in Amado’s text occur when Dom Maximiliano von Gruden decides to put a show in Bahia. The centerpiece of the show is Saint Barbara. Saint Barbara of Thunder is on loan from a local church in Santo Amaro (Amado, 1995). The statue of St. Barbara comes to life upon arrival. The people strongly believe that St. Barbara has insightful implications on the lives of many believers in Bahia. Mayhem and unrest ensues for two days after the arrival of St. Barbara’s statue. Many people including three police officers and the museum’s director try hard to recover this spirited statue (Amado, 1995). Barbara appears to have her own mission. She also rescues one young woman from a forced covenant. She is also willing to free the woman’s aunt from her puritanical and overly rigid ways. She also rescues a priest from a possible assassination. The actions undertaken by the spirited saint makes every person look foolish and incompetent (Amado, 1995). The actions also incite new celebrations in Bahia city. According to Amado (1995), Saint Barbara’s mission is to set right the misbehaviors and lives of different individuals in this city. She helps both Manela and Adalgisa from the forces of darkness. Saint Barbara resumes her original form after achieving every goal. The process takes place to save Mr. Dom Maximiliano von Gruden from ruin or torment. My Personal Opinion This book by Amado is worth reading because it gives a true picture of the Latin American culture. The author shows his personal interest in the religious practices of Latin America. The portrayal of different religions such as the Candomble and Macumba in the book is something meaningful. These religious groups appreciate every Christian saint or traditional god. Many Brazilians appear to respect these religious practices. The portrayal by Amado explains how he has a clear understanding of the people’s culture. The other good thing about the text is that it presents true themes such as sexuality, feminism, and politics. The author explores how sexual attraction remains a critical issue in the lives of many Brazilians. The reader creates a connection between the events experienced in Bahia throughout the 1970s (Skidmore, Smith, & Green, 2013). The city was under the tyrannical leadership of the generals. The turmoil depicted in the book also explains why majority of the citizens are incapable of achieving their goals. The book is also full of humor and optimism. The book presents thoughtful ideas about the people’s culture. St. Barbara portrays the religious role of deities and saints in the lives of many people (Amado, 1995). This humorous novel also explores the issues of religion and sexuality. The book encourages the reader to be tolerant. The reader should also accept every religious belief because it can have a fundamental implication on his or