Review: Marathon

Marathon by Brian Freeman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

While all Mr Freeman's novels are excellent, this one was particularly toughing because it touched on some rather sensitive ares - like Muslim radicalisation and racism.

Downtown Duluth comes alive during the annual marathon, and residents are excited. However, the excitement quickly turns to terror, when towards the end of the race, a bomb is detonated and several people die.

Immediately, residents are up-in-arms against the senseless act, a situation made worse by the presence of anti-Muslim crusader Dawn Basch who is quick to start condemning the attack and blaming the Muslims.

This book is so well written, and highlights the effects of prejudice and the ripple effects it can have. When a young Muslim man finds himself at the center of a witchhunt after being mistakenly identified as the bomber, society will begin to learn how one accusation can change someones life forever.



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