Review: Suspense and social commentary
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 5, 2014
Liron Fine's “At God's Mercy" is a suspense thriller that follows the journey of two 50-something identical twins as they travel through Poland, trying to piece together their past.The novel is set in motion when Rabbi Jeremiah Neumann discovers he has a long-lost twin brother, who is a priest.It was interesting to see how the brothers put their religious differences aside to focus on their goal of uncovering their past.Once in Poland, the brothers find an unexpected evil that manifests itself gradually, in addition to their history.I was excited to feel the pace of the plot quicken once the twins reach Poland.I believe one of the strongest attributes of the book is its social commentary.Fine has a knack for making the reader think about about religion, relationships, and human nature itself.For example, there is a subplot involving Jeremiah's strained relationship with his daughter, Eva, who is romantically involved with a Christian.The ability of "At God's Mercy" to make the reader ask questions, as well as its ability to put the reader on the edge of his or hear seat, make it a must-read for any suspense-thriller fan.