In the Fisherman's Testament, César Vidal takes us to the final days of St. Peter's life. Nero, curious about the Christians, wants to judge Peter himself. The book is told through the eyes of a Roman official, Marcus Junius Vitalis, who has been called by Nero to assist him in the proceedings.The book is an account of the trial in which Peter, interrogated by Nero and Vitalis, recounts his life with Jesus as well as the Master's teachings.
I really, really wanted to like this book but I didn't. I was expecting a book along the lines of Louis De Wohl's masterpieces. I was expecting a book that recreated Peter's trial in a more credible way. I was expecting one of those books that take you to the scene in such a way that you think you were there. This book was really a retelling of the Gospel of Mark with a thin plot thrown in for good measure. The book has some happy moments but overall it felt contrived and boring.
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