- Paperback: 518 pages
- Publisher: Ballantine Books (P); Reprint edition (Sep 1996)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0345410106
- ISBN-13: 978-0345410108
- Product Dimensions: 20.3 x 14 x 3.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 5,730,928 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"Hassler's brilliance has always been his ability to achieve the depth of real literature through such sure-handed, no-gimmicks, honest language that the result appears effortless."
THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW
After more than twenty years in the priesthood, Father Frank Healy is going home. But what he finds at the battered Our Lady's Church are very few believers and Libby Girard, a woman from his past, whom he thought he'd never see again. But Libby's life is unraveling, and as she becomes dependent on him, the lives around them erupt in a tangle of drugs and despair, alcoholism and death. Ultimately, Frank's vocation is tested at its weakest place: his continuing love for Libby.
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THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW
After more than twenty years in the priesthood, Father Frank Healy is going home. But what he finds at the battered Our Lady's Church are very few believers and Libby Girard, a woman from his past, whom he thought he'd never see again. But Libby's life is unraveling, and as she becomes dependent on him, the lives around them erupt in a tangle of drugs and despair, alcoholism and death. Ultimately, Frank's vocation is tested at its weakest place: his continuing love for Libby.
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Format:Paperback
Had never heard of Jon Hassler before, but found this book and couldn't put it down. Reminds me alot of Anne Tyler and Pat Conroy -style writing, very descriptive with wonderful character development. And they all write about, well, everyday life and regular people. Though I hope to never have to live through a Minnesota winter, I will be looking forward to reading another of Mr. Hassler's novels. I highly recommend this book.
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Combines suspense with deep sensitivity. I started to read it in the evening and could not resist indulging the whole of the following day reading it to the end.
Format:Paperback
I've read all of Hassler's novels, and I consider this his best. He captures the search for one's soul as well as any author I've read. Frank Healey's character is a great example of delving into one's innermost soul-searching; and his conclusion (realistically) is ambiguous. It leaves the reader pondering this for weeks after putting the book down. A lover of great fiction should not miss this one.
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Excellent, don't miss it!
This is my favorite of the four Jon Hassler novels I have read so far. As is usual with Mr. Hassler's novels, the characters are well-drawn, believable, and you get involved with... Read more
Published on 4 Feb 1999
Great character development
I grew up in northern Minnesota and a friend sent me this book to remind me of my "growing up years" (I have lived in LA for the past 30 years). Read more
Published on 14 Mar 1998
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