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Q

By Luther Blissett

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| Paperback | 9780156031967

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In 1517, Martin Luther nails his ninety-five theses to the door of Wittenburg Cathedral, and a dance of death begins between a radical Anabaptist with many names and a loyal papal spy known mysteriously as "Q." In this brilliantly conceived literary thriller set in the chaos of the Reformation-an agContinue

In 1517, Martin Luther nails his ninety-five theses to the door of Wittenburg Cathedral, and a dance of death begins between a radical Anabaptist with many names and a loyal papal spy known mysteriously as "Q." In this brilliantly conceived literary thriller set in the chaos of the Reformation-an age devastated by wars of religion-a young theology student adopts the cause of heretics and the disinherited and finds himself pursued by a relentless papal informer and heretic hunter. What begins as a personal struggle to reveal each other's identity becomes a mission that can only end in death.

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  • Q

    La trama e le recensioni di Q, romanzo di Luther Blissett. In questo libro, costato anni di lavoro e di ricerca, il misterioso Luther Blissett, nome multiplo sotto il quale agisce un nucleo di destabilizzatori del senso comune, molto presente e attiv ... (read full critics)

    Qlibri published on Thu, 25 Nov 2010

  • Q: Dance of Death by Luther Blissett

    Luther Blissett? Wasn't he one of England's first superstar Black footballers scoring a hat-trick on his international debut? And over 500 appearances for Watford? And one of the first black footballers to play in Italy, for AC Milan? Now coaching at ... (read full critics)

    readysteadybook published on Mon, 18 Jul 2005

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  • Grandissimo Libro, ti coinvolge e ti schieri a sostegno della gente che ha reagito ai poteri stabiliti dell'epoca, per poi cadere in alcune circostanze negli stessi difetti. Sono raccontati i primi tentativi di governo del popolo, nel mentre si sviluppa la storia personale di uno dei protagonisti co ... (continue)

    Grandissimo Libro, ti coinvolge e ti schieri a sostegno della gente che ha reagito ai poteri stabiliti dell'epoca, per poi cadere in alcune circostanze negli stessi difetti. Sono raccontati i primi tentativi di governo del popolo, nel mentre si sviluppa la storia personale di uno dei protagonisti con colpi di scene e avventure incredibili. Una storia assolutamente da Leggere e conoscere.

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  • Complex, Compelling

    A story of two adversaries thru their lifetime. Set during the Reformation we follow two men and their fates and adventures as they pit their wits, beliefs and friends against one another. Not a period of history I am very familiar with, this story hooked me quickly. Supposedly written by 4 separ ... (continue)

    A story of two adversaries thru their lifetime. Set during the Reformation we follow two men and their fates and adventures as they pit their wits, beliefs and friends against one another. Not a period of history I am very familiar with, this story hooked me quickly. Supposedly written by 4 separate Italian authors the book is tough to set aside. Not least because the 1st half jumps around in time and location and viewpoint frequently. Hence walk away and be faced with the distinct possibility that when you pick it up again you have to backtrack to regain perspective. The 2nd half of the book is a more straightforward sequential recollection of events, but the pace and introduction of new characters, scenes, plots keeps you attached to the protagonists as they hurtle towards the inevitable meeting and climax of the story. Dense prose in places and scenes of carnage and insanity pervade the story, making it one that requires the readers concentration all the way thru. But totally worth it.

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    John Trigg said on Oct 3, 2011 | Add your feedback

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