between two fires christopher buehlman review

It's good vs evil, a classic, and it simmers with fun, disturbing possibilities. I mean look - an epic battle between heaven and hell over the souls of earth? That just makes for a damn good story. I can't go without mentioning that I happen to be a non-religious person who really enjoys religious stories, especially religious horror. Not saying he could slap my ass, but I'd love to give him a hug, lol. They are as admirable as they are askew, and lovable in that I know you are doomed sort of way. I don't usually gush over characters (I read a review on this godforsaken website recently in which the reviewer wished a certain male hero would 'slap her ass like a drum'), but I really, really love Thomas, Matthieu and Delphine. The world he drops us into is immersive and vivid. And the details! Christopher Buehlman really knows what he's talking about. these elements just add to the fullness and richness of the narrative arc. There is lightness and humor and hope written in ways that don't seem cheesy. While I could definitely argue that this book hit me so right because it checks a lot of personally-interesting boxes (medieval horror, religious horror, plague stuff, disturbing monsters, found family), I would also say that it is simply on its face a tremendous and successful story.

Despite his questions, Thomas follows the girl on a sort of pilgrimage for the sake of his soul and for the sake of the world. But then she starts spouting religious lore and prophecies, and seems to know things - and possess skills that she shouldn't. She is alone and innocent and he feels, almost inexplicably, protective of her. Thomas, a disgraced knight who has fallen into thievery with a group of brigands, encounters a young girl in a Norman village.

I wish I had read this in school because the urge to dive into these words and do the whole analysis/dissection/discussion thing is very strong.īetween Two Fires takes place in mid-1300s France the Plague Years. My high expectations were absolutely blown to smithereens. I highly, highly recommend this exquisite book of religious, medieval horror. the easiest 5 star rating I've ever awarded.

Between two fires christopher buehlman review