The Triumph and the Glory will appeal more to Tom Clancy or Stephen Coontz fans than members of Oprah's legions or faithful followers of Anne Rice's vampire books. I happen to have broad tastes in fiction and enjoy all of the above, depending upon my mood. Triumph is a very good war novel, a very good historical fiction novel, and should be judged on it's content, not on whether someone saw a rave review somewhere, bought a copy expecting the moon, sun, stars, and ecstatic happiness forever, and then whines because they didn't see God after all. I enjoyed the book, it was suspenseful, interesting, emotionally satisfying, and graced with a finale that left me thoughtful and reflective. I consider my $4.79 well spent.