Living With the Truth – Jim Murdoch
Posted by kehs on July 10, 2008
This seemed in some ways like a terrific modern day take on A Christmas Carol. This time we meet Jonathan, a bookshop owner who is nearing the end of his life. He meets Truth who moves in with him and shows him what he has achieved with his life and what might have been. He gets to see what would have happened if only he had spoken his mind, made different choices and shared his thoughts and feelings with others. He learns how our world is governed by Truth, Death, Reality, Peace and Destiny. Some of what he learns is uncomfortable to hear, but then Truth can’t help speaking honestly, it’s what he is. Jonathan learns that Truth really is hard to live with and that Honesty is the best policy, but is it all too late? Read this fantastic, quirky book to find out. You won’t be sorry, especially if you enjoy Pratchett/Gaimen style humour. I read there is to be a sequel. I can’t wait to buy a copy.
Jim Murdoch said
Well, this was an unexpected delight to wake up to on a Friday morning. Not sure who particularly to thank – since three of your reviewers all have names beginning with K – but thank you (especially if it was from fellow Scot, Karen).
If people want to read a sample chapter they can at:
http://www.jimmurdoch.co.uk/novels.html
and if they go to the home page they can find links to a few other reviews by people who have read the book.
Kehs said
Hi Jim, I didn’t expect such a quick reply to my review of your fab book! I love quirky reads and this was certainly in that genre. Any idea when the sequel will be published?
Carrie Berry said
Hi, Karen. Thanks for a great review. We plan to have the sequel, Stranger than Fiction, available at the end of the year.
Kehs said
Thanks for letting me know, Carrie. I’ll keep an eye out for its publication.