Faith by Jennifer Haigh

322 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction contemporary religion reflective medium-paced

Description

When Sheila McGann sets out to redeem her disgraced brother, a once-beloved Catholic priest in suburban Boston, her quest will force her to confront cataclysmic truths about her fractured Irish-American family, her beliefs, and, ultimately, hersel...

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Community Reviews Summary of 427 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
reflective 83%
dark 66%
sad 66%
challenging 50%
mysterious 33%
informative 16%
tense 16%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 37%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.82

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