Review of Truth and Evil

[Carissa Ann]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Truth and Evil" by G. Edward Martin.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Truth and Evil by G. Edward Martin is a novelette about a German soldier in World War 2 and the personal struggles he faces with morality and religion. The soldier makes a life-altering decision amid battle shortly before his death. Upon dying, his soul is forced through the aether, and he is brought face-to-face with God. God grants the young man a chance to prove the worthiness of his soul, and God promptly sends him back to Earth. He faces countless trials and numerous confrontations with the devil, fighting hard for a chance to save his soul.

The storytelling reads like a passage from the Bible, and Martin provides such strong imagery that I could have sworn I had seen these scenes before. He sets the scenes beautifully and does an incredible job tying factual information into the story. Despite the detail-oriented narrative and brutal setting, the story is not overly bloody. The gore is kept to a minimum, and violent scenes are eloquently described, focusing on emotions instead of simply explaining the gore.

I did not find any mistakes in the writing, demonstrating exceptional editing work. I was also not able to find any drawbacks to the book. Although the story is short, Martin covers a vast array of settings and emotions. I did not feel that the story was lacking. Martin also did an exceptional job providing information that is true to the time period.

I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. Everything about this story is perfectly executed, and I would not change a thing. The content of the story spoke to me and encouraged me to reconsider my relationship with others and the world in general.

I would recommend this book to those interested in World War 2 or anyone interested in Christianity, especially Christians looking for a small nudge back to their religion. Although the story heavily features God and explains His desires for the world and His people, the religious elements of the book are not overwhelming. Martin does believe that the world is straying from religion, which is causing more of the violence in today’s society as explained in the prologue. Nevertheless, this book would still be suitable for those who do not specifically adhere to Christian beliefs.

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