Review of Truth and Evil

[francesg222]

[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 begins with the German invasion of Russia during World War II. The principal character is a young farmer who is drafted into the German army to spread Hitler's insane belief of a true and total Aryan Nation who would rule the world. G. Edward Martin takes the reader into a deep and emotional ride in the persistent battle between good and evil.

From the start, Martin explores how easily people can be swayed to do things they never thought they would. The characters are complex but very human. The well-crafted narrative revolves around philosophical dilemmas and is almost religious in nature without heavily moralizing the story. I loved it!

Although the young farmer was raised with a religious upbringing, he failed to learn what truth is. God takes him on a journey to discover step-by-step how he must alter his life if he wishes to die a good death. He encounters the true source of evil while experiencing physical and mental anguish, and he discovers the true source of the goodness within his soul.

The pacing is solid. Martin engages the reader with tense moments and introspection that allows you to catch your breath. The dialogue feels natural. Profane words with religious implications are used throughout the story, but not within the dialogue. In the introduction, the author warns of the violent and explicit nature of the story due to the nature of war.

As a philosophical journey, the book is thought-provoking and leaves you questioning or reassuring yourself of your own beliefs in the world around you. It will stay with you even after you’ve turned the last page. Therefore, I rate it 5 out of 5 stars, as it appears to be professionally edited. As mentioned previously, the book involves violent and explicit content, so I recommend it to adults only.

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Truth and Evil
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