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The Etruscan

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Review of "The Etruscan" by Mika Waltari

Iron Age Odyssey

I loved this story.

This book follows the travels and exploits of Lars Turms as he searches the ancient world. He searches for his origin and for the meaning of his life. The search takes him to: rebellion, to war, to piracy, to asceticism and to the sophistication of his homeland. As the adventure unfolds he looks for understanding in politics, in religion, in nature and in love.

The story introduces the reader to the civilizations of the Mediterranean during the Iron Age. Early in the book Turms is involved in the Ionian Revolts against Darius the King of Persia. The result of this disastrous rebellion is an odyssey of action, excitement, adventure, romance and religion. The ensuing travels contrast the cultures of the time.

It was very realistic. I could just imagine the Iron Age people behaving just as they were portrayed.

The pace of the story never slowed. There was action and suspense from beginning to end.

It was easy to sympathize with the plight of the characters. I could identify with Turms and his entire cohort.

The book gave a sense of the timelessness of the human condition. The questions posed by Turms are very much like questions we all ask today. The book presented timeless answers to questions asked by the main character. Seek and yea shall find.

Open your mind to the possible. Expand your consciousness into the past and find a magical world of the past. Read and enjoy this book.

See:

The Roman: The Memoirs of Minutus Lausus Manilianus, Who Has Won the Insignia of a Triumph, Who Has the Rank of Consul, Who Is Chairman of the Priest

The Egyptian: A Novel

I recommend this book.

Review of "The Etruscan" by Mika Waltari

Iron Age Odyssey

I loved this story.

This book follows the travels and exploits of Lars Turms as he searches the ancient world. He searches for his origin and for the meaning of his life. The search takes him to: rebellion, to war, to piracy, to asceticism and to the sophistication of his homeland. As the adventure unfolds he looks for understanding in politics, in religion, in nature and in love.

The story introduces the reader to the civilizations of the Mediterranean during the Iron Age. Early in the book Turms is involved in the Ionian Revolts against Darius the King of Persia. The result of this disastrous rebellion is an odyssey of action, excitement, adventure, romance and religion. The ensuing travels contrast the cultures of the time.

It was very realistic. I could just imagine the Iron Age people behaving just as they were portrayed.

The pace of the story never slowed. There was action and suspense from beginning to end.

It was easy to sympathize with the plight of the characters. I could identify with Turms and his entire cohort.

The book gave a sense of the timelessness of the human condition. The questions posed by Turms are very much like questions we all ask today. The book presented timeless answers to questions asked by the main character. Seek and yea shall find.

Open your mind to the possible. Expand your consciousness back in time and find a magical world of the past. Read and enjoy this book.

See other books by Mika Waltari:

The Egyptian: A Novel

and

The Roman

I highly recommend this book.