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Faith

A Novel
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Jul 21, 2019EljayJohnson rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
I liked this, but it's the first time Haigh has disappointed me a little. What I have loved (among many things) about her 3 other novels is how her characters affect me; I feel I know them, believe in them, get annoyed by them, want to go…
Jun 26, 2014bixby rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Jennifer Haigh handles a sticky issue with compassion for all those involved. A good read. Whether you are Catholic or not, this book may help you to gain a new perspective on the life of a priest in today's litigious society.
booklady413
Jan 23, 2014booklady413 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This book revolves around a Catholic family in Boston during the early 21st century when many priests were defrocked and accused of child molestation. The story is told from the perspective of the sister of one such priest, Father Breen. …
WMorello
Aug 15, 2013WMorello rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Loved this family. Really felt "inside" this one, which I never feel in my own semi-Irish family. Took the characters with me after putting it down. Really enjoyed the twists. Good storytelling.
african_violet13
Aug 09, 2013african_violet13 rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
This book was quite a drag. A few times I almost stopped reading.
simonhohlov
Jul 10, 2013
i didn't read the book yet, but the librarian from Sheepshead Library said it was a great book worth checking out.
cm510
Feb 12, 2012cm510 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I found the book a little confusing until I caught on to Haigh's writing style. The characters were somewhat tragic, yet believeable. It caused me to stop and think quite often while reading.
Jan 23, 2012SCL_AdultSummerGame rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Haigh handles a controversial subject - abuse in the Catholic churck - in an elegant and suspenseful manner.
Aug 19, 2011ownedbydoxies rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
Quite draggy. Very introspective, without much in the way of innovation. Yawn.
pthielan
Jul 13, 2011pthielan rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
A touching, sensitive, revealing book about judging others, faith, and the motivation behind the decisions we make in life. It really starts you thinking about your preconceived notions about the Church, families, and the horror that…
Jun 27, 2011Michael Colford rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Talented author Jennifer Haigh tackles the Catholic priest abuse scandal with grace and skill. She brings to bear her forte of family relationships to a splintered family living south of Boston. Don't be put off by a subject that you…
lilylibrarian
Jun 06, 2011lilylibrarian rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
The spotlight fell on Roman Catholic Boston in 2002 with the priest child sex abuse scandal, and this is the setting for Jennifer Haigh's stunning new novel. Art Breen set himself on the path to priesthood at age 14, following his father's…
May 21, 2011
Your eyes might glaze over at the prospect at yet another tale of a Catholic family riven by priestly sexual misconduct. But in the hands (or word processor) of Jennifer Haigh, it takes on a subtle beauty. Sheila McGann is a middle-aged…