A History of Loneliness
13 hrs. 25 min.
Language
Russian
Author
John Boyne
Author
John Boyne
Narrator
Mikhail Roslyakov
Narrator
Mikhail Roslyakov
Description
The story of an Irish priest who became both a witness and, to some extent, an active participant in a drama that unfolds at the beginning of the 21st century in the Catholic Church. This is a novel about a man who feels responsible not only for himself, but also for the sins of those around him; he is ready to carry the heavy burden of others’ wrongdoing and transgressions.
Young Odhran entered seminary in the 1970s, when priests in Ireland enjoyed unquestioned authority and were the most respected people. Odhran, full of hope and ambition, sincerely believed he could live his life “for the good.” Forty years later, Father Odhran, still as sincere in his faith, doubts everything else. And the reason lies in unflattering stories in which Irish holy fathers were implicated. In Ireland, a priest is no longer a person who is respected and trusted; he becomes an object of mockery, contempt, and humiliation. Observing the tragedy of his faith and his church, Odhran tries to figure things out—about himself, about the roots of what happened, about his own family drama. John Boyne’s emotional novel, based on real events, paints a complex picture of guilt and its absolution by others. This book is about the fact that if at least one person’s soul hurts and conscience stings, then there is always a path to hope.
Young Odhran entered seminary in the 1970s, when priests in Ireland enjoyed unquestioned authority and were the most respected people. Odhran, full of hope and ambition, sincerely believed he could live his life “for the good.” Forty years later, Father Odhran, still as sincere in his faith, doubts everything else. And the reason lies in unflattering stories in which Irish holy fathers were implicated. In Ireland, a priest is no longer a person who is respected and trusted; he becomes an object of mockery, contempt, and humiliation. Observing the tragedy of his faith and his church, Odhran tries to figure things out—about himself, about the roots of what happened, about his own family drama. John Boyne’s emotional novel, based on real events, paints a complex picture of guilt and its absolution by others. This book is about the fact that if at least one person’s soul hurts and conscience stings, then there is always a path to hope.
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