A Calamity of Souls by David Baldacci

 

This book departed from what I normally expect from David Baldacci.  Normally, it would be a sit-on-the-edge-of-your-chair action adventure, ie. The Camel Club, which I highly recommend or Mercy, or Amos also highly recommend.  This book is a thought-provoking metaphor for our current state of affairs.  Baldacci recreates “To Kill a Mockingbird” in his own unique, and oblique manner.

The book forcefully makes you look at how you look at people of another color.  Race is the plot's focus, but the situations posed are not just plot devices.   Baldacci weaves a mystery around social commentary.  I’m not privy to Baldacci’s thoughts but from my perspective, the book abounds with similes that apply to current events.   

I always enjoy David Baldacci’s writing but this book may have provided more fodder for introspection than any of his other many books I’ve read. 

I applaud his courage to tackle a controversial topic.

I highly recommend it.

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