This is a Christian sword and sorcery fantasy and there is nothing wrong with that except that the author doesn't let you forget it for a moment. The religious aspects are not lightly applied, but laid on with a shovel endlessly, over and over again! Philip Pullman said words to the effect that 'If you want to preach, find a pulpit.' I believe that C.P. Taylor is in fact a priest. Sadly, it seems that when he wrote this he was at this pulpit! Not recommended
Faber and Faber, 300 pages
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