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Haven
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This is pretty much as advertised: the journey of three monks in 7th century Ireland take a boat made of hides to the open sea searching for a deserted island to escape the sin of humanity.
Well, they find it. (Not a spoiler since it's in the synopsis.) And there's not much there. Except for birds. So. Many. Birds. Their life is austere and guided by Catholic ceremony. The leader's stubborn piety over practicality quickly becomes tiresome, and the story only becomes more frustrating and strange before ending (thankfully) abruptly.
I guess I was hoping this would be more interesting than the blurb made it sound, but I wouldn't recommend it unless hearing every excruciating detail about eking out a religious living on a barren island is your thing.
With thanks to Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ and Little, Brown and Company for this ARC giveaway.
Well, they find it. (Not a spoiler since it's in the synopsis.) And there's not much there. Except for birds. So. Many. Birds. Their life is austere and guided by Catholic ceremony. The leader's stubborn piety over practicality quickly becomes tiresome, and the story only becomes more frustrating and strange before ending (thankfully) abruptly.
I guess I was hoping this would be more interesting than the blurb made it sound, but I wouldn't recommend it unless hearing every excruciating detail about eking out a religious living on a barren island is your thing.
With thanks to Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ and Little, Brown and Company for this ARC giveaway.
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May 16, 2022 12:08PM
Sorry this fell short, Jennifer! I keep meaning to pick up a Emma Donoghue book, but I'll probably start with a different one. :)
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This was definitely an odd one! I'd say pass for sure. :) You can read my reviews of a few of her others: The Wonder was also religion-heavy. Room was probably the strangest but most interesting. I have not seen the movie version.
Also try Frog Music! A weirdly wonderful read.
Thanks for the recommendation, Margie! I'll have to check it out.
