Stars: 5 out of 5
Pros: Strong characters, writing, and storytelling
Cons: Leaves you ready for more about these characters,
something we still don't have.
The Bottom Line:
Travel back in time
With great drama, suspense
Characters you'll love
Gripping Historical Fiction
Jerusalem's Heart picks up minutes after the last book in the series ended, Israel
is still at war for statehood in 1948. The Jewish quarter of the Old City of
Jerusalem is fighting for it's very life, cut off from the rest of the world.
They are rationing food and water, but only fairing a little better then the New City , also under
siege. While the defenders try to hold out, their commander struggles to get
back to the quarter from the Arab controlled area. And others try to break the
Arab blockade keeping the entire city from getting fresh supplies.
The more of the Thoenes' books you have read, the more you
will enjoy this one. Many of the characters have appeared in previous series,
specifically the Zion Chronicles and Zion Covenant series. I also found
rereading the end of the last book helpful since this one starts immediately
after. Of course, reading the Thoenes' novels is a pleasure because of their
skill as storytellers.
I enjoyed this book more than the previous two in the series
because the action takes place in many different settings. It moves quickly,
and the authors do a great job of balancing the large cast of characters. The
characters are also well developed, especially considering the book is set
during a war. As always, the history presented is accurate as well.
Jerusalem's Heart is a must for any fans of the Thoenes' previous
work and people interested in the time period presented. I highly recommend
this novel.
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