The Testament of Gideon Mack

James Robertson

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English

Penguin
18 April 2007

Fiction & Literature; Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)

From one of Scotland's most celebrated writers- a mesmerising, astonishing novel which grippingly tests both faith and belief

If the devil didn't exist, would man have to invent him?

For Gideon Mack, faithless minister, unfaithful husband and troubled soul, the existence of God, let alone the Devil, is no more credible than that of ghosts or fairies. Until the day he falls into a gorge and is rescued by someone who might just be Satan himself.

Mack's testament - a compelling blend of memoir, legend, history and, quite probably, madness - recounts one man's emotional crisis, disappearance, resurrection and death. It also transports you into an utterly mesmerising exploration of the very nature of belief.

By: James Robertson
Imprint: Penguin
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 279g
ISBN: 9780141023359
ISBN 10: 014102335X
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 18 April 2007
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

James Robertson is the author of two previous novels, The Fanatic (2000) and Joseph Knight (2003). The latter was awarded the two major Scottish literary awards in 2003/4 - the Saltire Book of the Year and the Scottish Arts Council Book of the Year. He has also published stories, poetry, anthologies and essays. In 2006 he was selected for a prestigious Creative Scotland award and was also nominated for a Glenfiddich Spirit of Scotland award. The Testament of Gideon Mack was longlisted for the Man Booker Prize and shortlisted for the Saltire Book of the Year award.

Reviews for The Testament of Gideon Mack

Overwhelmingly compassionate and thought-provoking ... In the hands of great writers the unlikeliest stories are generally the most rewarding The Guardian Robertson is a true descendant of James Hogg -- this is a superb piece of Scottish Gothic The Times A rich novel of ideas about faith, Scotland and the ways in which fictions shape our lives Sunday Telegraph Artful and lyrical ... you are under the influence of a master storyteller ... this book promises to become a Scottish masterpiece Sunday Herald