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I did not know what to expect when I began this journey. I have never been interested in mathematics or its history, apart from what I have learned in Literature classes; but I was immediately swept into the language of the novel and its compelling story. I don’t care what anyone else says about it, this novel is a must read. The language Robert uses is just perfect. His writing is very detailed, and filled with movement. You can actually feel the “sliding and twisting of the house and streets” as you read. Robertson covers so many topics with skill and ease; religion, the supernatural, philosophy, social class and finding ones voice in a social hierarchy. The story takes place in the small town of Basel, Switzerland, probably around the 1720’s(lots of clues). Robert skillfully uses his description of the environment and architecture to relay the emotions of the inhabitants of Basel. This novel brings together the two worlds of faith and philosophy. Leonhard Euler is a young man of low social status whose special talents and genuine love for math give him the opportunity to study under a great teacher and mathematician, Master Johann Bernoulli. Leonhard becomes your companion through the entire story. As we read, we are immersed in a thrilling tale of power struggles, murder and genuine love for learning. I have never read any of Paul Robertson’s works before, but I am very impressed. This book is the perfect read for any lover of literature. My own copy is filled with passages I marked just because of their beauty. I urge you to give this book a chance; it is so much more than a mystery novel. Come for the mystery, but stay for the writing. Bethany House Publishers were kind enough to send me a free copy of the book for an honest review.
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