Modern Gods

Sisters. After reading Nick Laird’s novel titled, Modern Gods, I am impressed by his fine writing and with how much he achieved in a little more than 300 pages. Laird interweaves the similarities and differences between different pairs. Sisters Liz and Alison are one of the pairs. Another is Ulster, Northern Ireland and New Ulster, New Guinea. Laird explores the nature of belief and the impact of history on the present. The rituals of community life are under Laird’s microscope as are the reactions of people to their neighbors, to suffering and to grief. Rating: Four-star (I like it) Click here to purchase Modern Gods from amazon.com.