Title: Great book, poor ending
Product review: This book was my first by Iain Pears, and even though it's long, I finished it in no time. The plot was fascinating, and I really enjoyed trying to understand the story from four different points of view. I thought each version of the tale expressed a unique voice, which made the book even more enjoyable. However, I didn't like what Sarah Blundy became at the end. The resolution of the mystery itself was satisfying, but the rest of the last account in the book just degenerated into something that didn't fit with the rest of the book. I got the feeling that Pears wanted to make a brilliant murder mystery into something more "transcendent" -- an attempt that, in my opinion, fell flat. I wanted to read historical fiction, not a messianic tale.Nevertheless, I highly recommend this book. It's a well-crafted work that is definitely worth the read.
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