Dominion lacks the intense excitement and the sense of realism of Winter in Madrid. It is also not as well written as Sansom's other work. True characters drawn from the past, like Enoch Powell, are given new roles that are not always believable in this slightly 'Boy's Own' world of make believe. Having said all that the plot is compelling and Sansom's admirers should read this novel. A Modern History Dictionary is useful!
(Judith Peppitt - bwl 67 Winter 2013 ) |
