Whit

by Iain Banks | Literature & Fiction |
ISBN: 0349107688 Global Overview for this book
Registered by wingcluricaunewing of Armagh, Co. Armagh United Kingdom on 2/18/2006
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Journal Entry 1 by wingcluricaunewing from Armagh, Co. Armagh United Kingdom on Saturday, February 18, 2006
The book's central character is Isis Whit, commonly called Is - though more formally known as Blessed or Beloved Isis. Isis is a Luskentyrian, a member of a religious sect founded by her grandfather, Salvador. Like him, she is very important to the faithful - she holds the position 'Elect of God' and is a future leader of the Luskentyrians. Home is High Easter Offerance - located in Scotland, on the banks of the River Forth.

Isis' cousin, Morag - while not strictly considered a missionary - has been living in London for six years. She had been due to return to High Easter Offerance for the Festival of Love, where she would have been the Guest of Honour. However, her most recent letter to the community includes the news that she has turned her back on her faith and will not be returning. One possible option was for Isis to take Morag's place as guest of Honour - something she wasn't entirely keen on. Instead, Isis is sent to London to try and rescue her cousin - the book tells the story of her journey and return.

This was only the second book by Banks I'd read, the first being "The Crow Road". Like it, I found "Whit" to be very enjoyable. It's told entirely from Isis' point of view - she describes her journey, outlines her discoveries, explains her beliefs and tells the history of her sect. Luskentyrians avoid modern technology as far as possible - nothing at High Easter Offerance runs on electricity, for example. It's amusing, at times, to see her reaction to life in the 'modern' world.

Journal Entry 2 by wingcluricaunewing at No Alibis Bookshop (OBCZ) in Belfast, Co. Antrim United Kingdom on Saturday, August 12, 2006

Released 17 yrs ago (8/12/2006 UTC) at No Alibis Bookshop (OBCZ) in Belfast, Co. Antrim United Kingdom

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On the bookcrossing bookshelf.

Journal Entry 3 by NoAlibisBelfast from Belfast, Co. Antrim United Kingdom on Saturday, August 12, 2006
Can be found on the OBCZ shelf.

Journal Entry 4 by fleurdelys from Belfast, Co. Antrim United Kingdom on Thursday, August 24, 2006
This book waited for me at the OBCZ. How could I resist? ;-)
I really enjoyed this. It began sounding as if it was a fantasy/scifi novel.- I loved that little cheeky deception!

Journal Entry 5 by fleurdelys from Belfast, Co. Antrim United Kingdom on Monday, September 11, 2006
I think I know someone else who will enjoy this, so I shall pass it his direction before re-release.

Journal Entry 6 by fleurdelys at The Onion Store in Romsey, Hampshire United Kingdom on Thursday, July 5, 2007

Released 16 yrs ago (7/5/2007 UTC) at The Onion Store in Romsey, Hampshire United Kingdom

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Unfortunately not 'huntable', but should be a nice surprise for the finder.

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