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Odran Yates enters Clonliffe Seminary in 1972, full of ambition to become a priest. Forty years later, he grapples with the church's scandals that have shattered faith in Ireland. Confronted by a family tragedy, he faces his past and the institution's demons. John Boyne's powerful novel explores themes of blind dogma and moral courage.
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A History of Loneliness, John Boyne
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- Released
- 2015
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Boyne
- Publisher
- Black Swan / Random House UK
- Released
- 2015
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 480
- ISBN13
- 9780552778435
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Religious Topics, Contemporary Fiction, Christian Themes, Past, Ireland, Catholic Church, Fate, Irish Literature, Abuse, Church, Popes, Priests, Pedophilia
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- 4.25 out of 5
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- Odran Yates enters Clonliffe Seminary in 1972, full of ambition to become a priest. Forty years later, he grapples with the church's scandals that have shattered faith in Ireland. Confronted by a family tragedy, he faces his past and the institution's demons. John Boyne's powerful novel explores themes of blind dogma and moral courage.