Angels in the Architecture by Sue Fitzmaurice

Angels in the Architecture Reviews

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  Ellen Ross

  Although the book started slowly (and the free sample of the beginning is not nearly as compelling as the book as a whole), I kept on reading because I have seen the author's work on Facebook, and I'm glad that I kept going. This is a lovely, thought-provoking little book, not only about the interior lives of children on the autistic spectrum, but also about quantum physics, time, faith, and the ultimately mutable nature of reality. I will come back to read this one several more times, I am sure, and I am following the author's other projects.
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  Linda

  Really hard to know how to rate this. It had flavors of Neale Donald Walsh, and of The Celestine Prophecy. I enjoyed the concept, but it felt disjointed and kind of stilted. I was bothered most by the typos in the text. It felt like autocorrect did the editing.
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  Christina Wible

  I’m guilty of downloading books to my Kindle and then forgetting about them. That’s what I did with Angels in the Architecture. I picked it up the other day having previously forgotten entirely about it. What I found was that I could not put it down for the two days I took to read it end to end. As an ordained Anglican who works in an organization charged with the education of Autistic children and as a novelist myself, I found that I was hungrily absorbing the concept of the spirituality of these two boys about which Sue Fitzmaurice writes. If you want to be challenged, both theologically and in your concepts of what Autism is, read this book. It is deceptively simple to read but leaves you trying to wrap your mind about what Autism really might be.
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  Christie

  Sue Fitzmaurice's first novel is a must read, "Angels In The Architecture" is thought provoking....The book is based on two young boys with autism, each living in a different time period of English history, their stories unfold amid real historical figures and events. The narrative explores and questions society's philosophical and predispositions of one's faith and beliefs, the possibility that the universe and the spiritual world do connect, is there really a God? A bold and multifaceted, yet rewarding storyline gave me immeasurable pause, as I questioned and challenged my own beliefs, is it possible, were these boys really connected by a reality unseen by those around them?
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  John Rafalak

  The more I progressed in this book the more I found I couldn't put it down. This morning, as I picked it up again and started reading,thinking I had perhaps 20% or so left to read, I was thrown to find I was approaching the end! I will miss reading this, possibly re-read it in the future, and look forward to more from this author. The story line involving two autistic boys living in two very different periods in history and their inner and outer worlds was wonderful and thought provoking. I work in a school where many of our students are on the Autism Spectrum and was glad to find this interesting exploration of life, faith and how we all live together in this world we share.
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  Mary Baker

  I listed this novel on four different shelves because it actually fits into each of them. Sometime ago, I started following Sue Fitzmaurice on Facebook, became interested in her novel, and finally found it in the library. I was challenged by the ideas she presents about autistic children, the possibility of time travel being generated through sources of light, and the presence of angels among us. I would certainly recommend this book to everyone who enjoys reading a novel that is entertaining, well-written, and challenging.
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  Sharon

  Great read, from a new author, Sue Fitzmaurice. I could not put this book down. It will make you think, keep you interested, and stir up conversation. It would make be a great selection for a book club read.
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  Sylvia

  In anticipation of arrival of the book. Just ordered it. Think I’m going to enjoy it.
  Okay, update; Received it, read it, enjoyed it - very much! Definitely saw "the Angels in the Architecture". ;-)
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  Julie

  An interesting premise. I enjoyed the addition of science to the obvious religion. The message of faith, what it is and how it works, and the wish to have peace among all faiths is a compelling one.
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  Robyn Stone

  Awesome, but left me hanging! Sequel???