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by Dutch
I was fascinated by Jon’s interview with the Laffertys and his research of "Fundamentalist Mormons", but I failed to see any real point to this book. Trying to find the spiritual roots of violence in the deeds of the lunatic fringe seems a bigger stretch than he could manage. His thoughts seemed disjointed and logic fragmented as he jumps back and forth into different phases of (F)/LDS history. Much of this book has been covered before and by much better historians. I found his treatise of the horrific “Mountain Meadow Massacre” to be thin and myopic. He misses the point of religious belief and seemingly seeks to disparage those who have taken their leap of faith. I would recommend Wallace Stegner’s book “Mormon Country” to those who want a better "unbiased" observation of this “unique” American religion.
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by Jeremy
While the book was superbly reported, it was obvious that the subject wasn't the author's passion. Unlike Eiger Dreams, Into Thin Air and Into the Wild, where it was obvious Krakauer posessed a strong bond with his subjects, he seemed detached from those in this book. While engaging and historically appealing, it didn't agree with Krakauer's ability to depict the outdoor adventure world, where he has no rivals. A book to read, not a book to savor.
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by Anonymous
interesting reading, coming from a non mormon in salt lake i find a lot of what he says top be fair and true. some anti-mormom books i read where very one sided whereas in this he gives a fair outllok.
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by Bob Jones
I was not impressed with this book. I felt like he was trying to poke fun at things that shouldn't be poked fun at. I strongly disliked this book.
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by pete church
This book dazzled me with its magic words.
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by JudahGirl
I have just finished reading this book and have to say that it is quite the eye opener. I am a Christian who is very active in my faith and church. It is very interesting to see the inside of a cult, that proclaims to be God's one true Church. I don't propose to say that this book speaks for Mormons as a whole. However it mearly protrays them accurately as lost people. Jon Krakauer not only points out the events surrounding the horriffic murder of a woman and her child, but provides a history of the cult evolving into what is has become today. Definately not a book to be taken lightly.
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