Whit

by Iain Banks | Literature & Fiction |
ISBN: 0349107688 Global Overview for this book
Registered by wingcluricaunewing of Armagh, Co. Armagh United Kingdom on 1/10/2009
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Journal Entry 1 by wingcluricaunewing from Armagh, Co. Armagh United Kingdom on Saturday, January 10, 2009
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.

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Journal Entry 2 by wingcluricaunewing at Belfast, Co. Antrim United Kingdom on Saturday, January 10, 2009

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Journal Entry 3 by sunshinedreem from Frederick, Maryland USA on Monday, January 26, 2009
Received this one a few days ago but for some reason I only journaled the other book in the package! It is here though and I hope to read it soon. Thanks for sending it to me.

Journal Entry 4 by sunshinedreem from Frederick, Maryland USA on Thursday, May 28, 2009
I enjoyed this book, but not as much as I thought I would. It was just hard for me to imagine someone so caught up in this religion that they had no idea what was going on in the outside world. It was fun to read though so I'm glad I gave it a chance.

Journal Entry 5 by sunshinedreem at Frederick, Donation -- Controlled Releases on Thursday, May 28, 2009

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