Home Feed
Home
Search
Search
Add Review, Blurb, Quote
Add
Activity
Activity
Profile
Profile
Sins of the Tribe
Sins of the Tribe | Mark A. Salter
2 posts | 3 read
TRIBE FOREVER Sins of the Tribe, by first-time author Mark A. Salter, explores the impact of intense tribalism and its resulting dehumanization in a setting that's popular, wildly flawed, and hiding in plain sight: college football. Wally Hestia is on top of the world when he becomes a member of the Bastille University Tribe football team, a six-time national champion powerhouse with a pristine reputation and a nationwide following. But he's only on the team as the holder for his mentally deficient brother, Henry, a kicking prodigy and the person who gives Wally purpose. But over time, Wally sees morality trampled for the larger cause of tribal dominance. When Wally finds himself in opposition to Bastille to the point where he and Henry are in danger, he must choose between the adulation of the larger tribe or embrace the idyllic virtues Bastille had draped itself in, even if it means losing everything. Sins of the Tribe explores these hard truths: morality is subordinate to tribalism and the need for domination through violent proxies is real. Sins of the Tribe will appeal to football fans as well as fans of fiction.
Amazon Indiebound Barnes and Noble WorldCat Goodreads LibraryThing
Pick icon
100%
review
Read_By_Red
Sins of the Tribe | Mark A. Salter
post image
Pickpick

This is a novel full of serious themes that I enjoyed. While a story centered around a football team–sometimes there were large sections describing plays and games–this book is so much more, exploring the toxic and intense atmosphere and community that is (sometimes) college football, from sandals to cover ups to consequences, as well as tribal mindsets. The characters are honestly written and well-developed. The Professor is easily my favorite.

review
Alfoster
Sins of the Tribe | Mark A. Salter
post image
Pickpick

This book is awesome! Originally selected it because hubby is a long-time ftball coach and wanted to understand his enthusiasm. But it‘s so much more! So many themes: tribal attitudes, survival, jealousy, autism, teamwork, along with humor and pathos! Absolutely loved it!🏈
#NetGalley/ out in July

52 likes1 stack add