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A hard-hitting novel about the Irish Catholic Church, which, much like Boyne’s previous works lingers with the reader beyond the last page. Boyne, as usual, deftly, raises endless moral questions that draw the reader into the dilemma faced by the characters. Moral questions, which, contingent upon circumstance and the vagaries of human existence lead to much soul-searching and reflection.
Though Odran Yates is forced into priesthood by his Mam, he enters the seminary with blind dedication to the ...more
Though Odran Yates is forced into priesthood by his Mam, he enters the seminary with blind dedication to the ...more
3.5 🌟 rounded to 4.
It’s official: John Boyne is my favorite living author. Everything about his writing is masterful, and his stories are unflinchingly heartbreaking and unyieldingly painful. His characters are so sympathetic, even in their deeply flawed natures, his stories and relationships are complex and beautiful and tragic and real. I can find no flaws with his writing, his story, the meaningfulness of his work. If you haven’t read this author yet, do yourself a favor and do it!!! (Unless you’re dealing with
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