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The Bishop's Man
by: Linden MacIntyre
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Binding: Hardcover
Fabric Type: 9780307357069
Fax Number: First Edition
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Region Code: 416
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The Bishop's Man
by: Linden MacIntyre
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A stunningly good novel about a Nova Scotian priest facing up to the repercussions of a career spent in obedience to his Bishop's orders -- doing the dirty work of "cleaning up" after abusive priests. A deep meditation on faith, truth, justice and personal responsibility. The Cape Breton setting is brought to life perfectly. The characters are heart-breaking, human, fragile and believable. MacIntyre is a brilliant writer, and I don't often use that word. He asks the big questions fearlessly, but with enormous compassion.
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A stunningly good novel about a Nova Scotian priest facing up to the repercussions of a career spent in obedience to his Bishop's orders -- doing the dirty work of "cleaning up" after abusive priests. A deep meditation on faith, truth, justice and personal responsibility. The Cape Breton setting is brought to life perfectly. The characters are heart-breaking, human, fragile and believable. MacIntyre is a brilliant writer, and I don't often use that word. He asks the big questions fearlessly, but with enormous compassion.
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Back in the fifties there was a book and a subsequent movie called The Man In The Grey Flannel Suit. The Bishop`s Man is a present day take on another organization except that this one is religious and the problems are more contentious. Linden MacIntyre writes a compelling story of one priet`s personal struggle as he attempts to carry out the wishes of his bishop in the rural areas of Noval Scotia.
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I thought this book was very good and am not surprised that it won an award!
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Very disappointed with this book, hard to keep reading and a difficult story to follow. Not sure how this book was selected for the Giller Prize
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I haven't finished the book yet, but I am 3/4 through. The book is extremely well written which I enjoy. It is building up to something and I am looking forward to the rest of the reading.
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