Faith: A Novel
Autor Jennifer Haighen Limba Engleză Paperback – 9 mai 2011
"We have the intriguing possibility that the nextgreat American author is already in print." —Fort Worth Star-Telegram
When Sheila McGann setsout to redeem her disgraced brother, a once-beloved Catholic priest in suburbanBoston, her quest will force her to confront cataclysmic truths about herfractured Irish-American family, her beliefs, and, ultimately, herself.Award-winning author Jennifer Haigh follows hercritically acclaimed novels Mrs. Kimbleand The Condition with a captivating,vividly rendered portrait of fraying family ties, and the trials of belief anddevotion, in Faith.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9780062065209
ISBN-10: 0062065203
Pagini: 448
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 x 23 mm
Greutate: 0.48 kg
Ediția:Text mare
Editura: HarperCollins Publishers
Colecția HarperLargePrint
ISBN-10: 0062065203
Pagini: 448
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 x 23 mm
Greutate: 0.48 kg
Ediția:Text mare
Editura: HarperCollins Publishers
Colecția HarperLargePrint
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Textul de pe ultima copertă
In the spring of 2002, a perfect storm hits Boston: Trustedpriests are accused of the worst possible betrayal. Faithexplores the fallout for one devout family.
Estranged from her family, Sheila McGann returns homewhen her older brother, Art—a popular pastor—finds himselfat the center of the maelstrom. Her strict mother is in a state ofangry denial. Sheila’s younger brother, Mike, has convicted hisbrother in his heart. But most disturbing of all is Art himself,who dodges Sheila’s questions and refuses to defend himself.
As secrets begin to surface, Faith explores the corrosiveconsequences of one family’s history of silence—and theresilience it finds through forgiveness. A suspenseful tale of onewoman’s quest for the truth, Faith is a haunting meditation onloyalty and family, doubt and belief. Elegantly crafted, sharplyobserved, this is Jennifer Haigh’s most ambitious novel to date.
Estranged from her family, Sheila McGann returns homewhen her older brother, Art—a popular pastor—finds himselfat the center of the maelstrom. Her strict mother is in a state ofangry denial. Sheila’s younger brother, Mike, has convicted hisbrother in his heart. But most disturbing of all is Art himself,who dodges Sheila’s questions and refuses to defend himself.
As secrets begin to surface, Faith explores the corrosiveconsequences of one family’s history of silence—and theresilience it finds through forgiveness. A suspenseful tale of onewoman’s quest for the truth, Faith is a haunting meditation onloyalty and family, doubt and belief. Elegantly crafted, sharplyobserved, this is Jennifer Haigh’s most ambitious novel to date.
Recenzii
“Both riveting and profound. . . . An incredibly suspenseful novel.” — Washington Post
“A masterpiece of tension and tenderness.” — More magazine
“Luminous. . . . The novel has the magnetic, page-turning quality of a detective thriller, but the clues here lead not to objective proof but to insight into a family both vividly specific and astonishingly universal. . . . . Wise.” — O magazine
“Haigh deals with complex moral issues in subtle ways, and her narrative is beautifully, sometimes achingly poignant.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“With an exquisite sense of drama and mystery, Haigh delivers a taut, well-crafted tale. . . . Indelibly rendered characters, suspenseful pacing, and fearless but sensitive handling of a controversial subject will make this a must-read for book discussion groups.” — Booklist (starred review)
“Haigh’s fourth novel draws you in. . . . You’ll be hypnotized until you know where it stops.” — Self
“FAITH is so emotionally rich, and its story so deftly delivered, that we’re absorbed.” — Wall Street Journal
“Expertly wrought. . . . Ms. Haigh, a subtle, serious novelist who happens to have a flair for capturing troubled family dynamics, never allows FAITH to become predictable. . . . Gripping. . . . Substantial.” — New York Times
“A masterpiece of tension and tenderness.” — More magazine
“Luminous. . . . The novel has the magnetic, page-turning quality of a detective thriller, but the clues here lead not to objective proof but to insight into a family both vividly specific and astonishingly universal. . . . . Wise.” — O magazine
“Haigh deals with complex moral issues in subtle ways, and her narrative is beautifully, sometimes achingly poignant.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“With an exquisite sense of drama and mystery, Haigh delivers a taut, well-crafted tale. . . . Indelibly rendered characters, suspenseful pacing, and fearless but sensitive handling of a controversial subject will make this a must-read for book discussion groups.” — Booklist (starred review)
“Haigh’s fourth novel draws you in. . . . You’ll be hypnotized until you know where it stops.” — Self
“FAITH is so emotionally rich, and its story so deftly delivered, that we’re absorbed.” — Wall Street Journal
“Expertly wrought. . . . Ms. Haigh, a subtle, serious novelist who happens to have a flair for capturing troubled family dynamics, never allows FAITH to become predictable. . . . Gripping. . . . Substantial.” — New York Times
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One woman's search for the truth after scandal rocks her family, and the explosive family secrets she uncovers, in this complex, moving novel from award-winning author Jennifer Haigh.
One woman's search for the truth after scandal rocks her family, and the explosive family secrets she uncovers, in this complex, moving novel from award-winning author Jennifer Haigh.