Initially I was put off by the Big Bang - Zero time ideas fashioned into the prologue, having to reread it a couple of times for better understanding. There were, eventually, whilst reading forward, interesting spurts of narrative. However, I mostly found the reading rather ponderous with the many details regarding the stories behind King Arthur, Excaliber, and the Holy Grail, the Qem, physics, switching of time frames from ancient to more recent, and the like. No doubt the author must have put a great deal of research into the stories behind these topics as evidenced throughout the narrative. The onus could possibly be on me but I also took exception to the twisting of biblical stories that were intertwined to make them fit in with the life or rather, resurrection of Jesus.
There were exciting lengths of chronicle but overall, I didn't quite enjoy the story despite the ingenius creativeness of the mystery/thriller novel. I have read other of Glenn Cooper's works and found satisfaction therein. Perhaps it is the subject matter and my personal dislike of having biblical accounts maligned. Nevertheless, I believe that those potential readers who are 'into' science, namely physics and alchemy, may well find themselves drawn into this particular work by this well-seasoned and accomplished author.
~ Eunice C., Reviewer/Blogger ~
August 2025
Disclaimer: This is my honest opinion based on the complimentary review copy sent to me by NetGalley and the publisher.
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