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This book is considered Graham Greene’s masterpiece, and he, himself, said it was his best work, although I liked both The End of the Affair and The Quiet American better. The story takes place in Mexico in a state under the control of the Red Shirts. Catholicism has been outlawed, all the churches closed, and all the priests have either renounced their faith, fled or been executed--all except one. This one is roaming from village to village, seeking a way out of the area, but always drawn into
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Very good exploration of themes embedded in Catholic beliefs, guilt, sacrifice, morality, faith, right and wrong. Rarely preachy, and at times gut-wrenching, this is a book that under the surface confronts us with some of our greatest fears and weaknesses, regardless of faith.
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