Review of Truth and Evil

[Jevonte Malik]

[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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In his book, Truth and Evil, Edward Martin describes the experiences of a German soldier who uncovers the fundamental nature of human wickedness. This young adult was prepared to fight for his nation, just like many other young warriors inducted into the army. Following two years of arduous struggle, he was reduced from a simple farmer to a cold-blooded killer. He was certain that his acts were for the benefit of his country, until the day he found himself engaging in a heinous deed. His life was irrevocably changed by this one evil deed. He is slain shortly after carrying out such a terrible deed, and upon facing God, the Almighty sends him back to that day to make amends.

I read a lot of interesting messages on how humanity is perishing, which made me stop and think. I could see why the young man thought that fighting in this war was the proper thing to do and was pleased to serve his nation. In reality, not so much of our young troops go out to war and grow indifferent to the awful things they are compelled to perform or voluntarily engage in while facing an enemy. I never really thought about the relationships between good and evil until I read this book.

This book serves as a reminder of God's forgiving nature. Despite committing crimes, this young soldier was offered the opportunity to make amends. It's interesting to see how the protagonist's personality changes as the novel progresses. The audience watches as he transforms from a cruel and evil soldier to a person who knows right from wrong. I felt sorry for him as he was thrown into a life of combat without wanting it. The book offered its readers a great deal of wisdom and could also be used as a guide in circumstances other than combat, such as everyday life. It was brief yet had a lot of useful information. Having no negative opinion about the book and the book having been exceptionally edited, I rate it 5 out of 5 stars.

This book contains a few scenes that may be upsetting to sensitive readers. A scene of rape is one that is delicate. There's also a moment where people are severely mistreated. The ideal engagement for it is any adult who is at least eighteen years old. The gloomy themes in the novel make it appropriate for an adult readership. I suggest it to readers who like stories of atonement and facing the truth about one's deeds. It would also be appropriate for people who believe in God.

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