The author grew up in rural Idaho in a Mormon family obsessed by their preparation for the imminent End of Days. Mind control, violence and manipulation, entangled with deep family love, hold the seven siblings in the grip of their charismatic parents and those who escape face huge costs. It's sometimes horrifying (awful scenarios repeat themselves depressingly often), but the determination shown as they strive to break away and learn to use their own minds and their considerable intellect are inspiring.
(Victoria Grey-Edwards - bwl 90 Autumn 2018 ) |
