Honestly I had no idea what would transpire as this story unfolded. Rosetta is lonely but Matthew, a passing businessman has kindled her interest and the author cunningly draws the reader in as we learn that Matthew is at a crossroads of his own.
The author takes us between this astonishing world of long ago and a very much more mundane, modern Australian setting as Rosetta introduces a book to her reading club written in the eighteenth century that seeks to convince readers that once there was no need for a monetary system. The author paints a picture of what I can only describe as an ancient world with Elves, Sprites and all manner of magical creatures but sadly their very existence is threatened by Body Kings, who seek less kindness ( ironically it's very powerful ) and more tactile rewards. In fact I was quite tempted to just give up but I don't like to be a quitter although I do admit it was touch and go initially.
It was the cover that caught my eye but if I'm brutal as much as I was intrigued by the synopsis and ideas here the execution didn't quite wow me.
From the warmth and vibrancy of the book study evenings, to the pre-dawn campfires of a sprite clan in a Scandinavian forest, Epiphany - THE GOLDING truly glows. The underlying theme of both its ancient and modern storylines - an explanation for humanity’s suffering throughout the ages - was far-fetched, yet strangely believable.īeginning with an excerpt of a letter written in the autumn of 1760 and ending with a gripping final scene, the novel had me enchanted throughout. Matthew’s life begins to change as each question he asks leads to transformative decisions. The hero of the modern story is Matthew, an unassuming and engaging character who questions the substance of his life as a banking executive and “slave to the dollar.” At the height of his confusion and discontent, Pieter of the Brumlynds (a sprite from an ancient timeline) intrudes into an uneasy and unexpected dream. The outer story’s heroine is Rosetta, an exuberant and lovable character who has begun a book club with close friends in order to study a novel set in ancient times. The characters are entirely believable, complete with virtues and flaws. I was intrigued with the way the author effortlessly moved from a lyrical prologue in an 18th century writing style to a light and pacey modern style interspersed with an exquisitely magical inner story (which the modern characters are studying). A clever page-turner sprinkled with wit and wisdom.
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