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The Divine Economy Of Salvation
When Sister Angela receives an anonymous package containing an ornate silver candlestick, an object she hasn't seen in twenty-five years, her safe and secure life begins to shatter. Suddenly, she must confront her darkest secret: her participation in a crime from which she can no longer hide. As she sets about discovering who sent her the package, memories of St. X. School...more
Hardcover, 403 pages
Published
October 1st 2002
by Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill
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I found Sister Angela's story fascinating. The story begins with a brief description of Sister Angela's duties within the convent. When she receives the silver candle holder, she begins going back in time and telling us the story of her life when she was 14 - her mother was ill, she and her sister, Christine, are separated and sent to Catholic schools away from home. The story of how Angela copes (with her mother's illness and feelings of homesickness, worry, and loneliness) - her feelings about...more
I was blown away by the power and complexity and poetry of the language and ideas.
I read this around the same time I read Anne-Marie MacDonald's The Way the Crow Flies, and the two are perfectly paired set of books. Brilliant. In my top 20 all time favourite books.
I read this around the same time I read Anne-Marie MacDonald's The Way the Crow Flies, and the two are perfectly paired set of books. Brilliant. In my top 20 all time favourite books.
Reallly enjoyed this book, though got a little frustrated with all the time jumping that happened. Interesting and informative perspective on Catholic boarding schools and Convent life, slightly frightening and definitely shows a dark side of human interaction. Not a light read.
I would like to show 3 1/2 stars, but don't know how to do this
I would like to show 3 1/2 stars, but don't know how to do this
I don't quite know how I feel about this book. I really enjoyed it all up until the end. Her writing style is reminiscent of Joyce Carol Oates. The plot was intriguing and kept my attention until it took a pretty sick twist.
I'm glad I read it, although I don't know if I could reccommend it.
I'm glad I read it, although I don't know if I could reccommend it.
Young girls turning adolescents while at school with the nuns. Of course, something has to go terribly wrong. Keeps you reading on and on.
Very well written and suspenseful. A few loose ends at he ending but a very enjoyable read .
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