“she prayed and worked on a paperole that was meant to have a gleaming white consecrated host at its center.”
The art of paperole has been mentioned a few times. Had to go searching for some images. Found this beautiful example.
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“She opened the package—it was another novel, The Monk. The title made her smile…She leafed through it, as she always did. Every book has its own identity and characteristics, and Agata had a ritual that she followed in order to get to know and love a book…and only then did she pick up the paper knife. She put the little uneven tabs of paper that ripped off as she cut the pages into her mouth, as if they were communion wafers.”
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#NunLitQuarterly 🔔 April 2024 reminder 🔔
Ciao Sisters!
Our next selection, The Nun by Simonetta Agnello Hornby, takes us to 19th century Italy. Read the book sometime in April, post your review &/or any thoughts along the way and be sure to tag the group.
All are welcome!
#NunLitQuarterly 🔔 April 2024 reminder 🔔
Ciao Sisters!
Our next selection, The Nun by Simonetta Agnello Hornby, takes us to 19th century Italy. Read the book sometime in April, post your review &/or any thoughts along the way and be sure to tag the group.
All are welcome!
rubyslippersreads, quietjenn, BookishShelly, kspenmoll, KathyWheeler, Centique, Aimeesue, Suet624, Deblovestoread, Librarybelle, batsy, JamieArc, marleed, Kristin_Reads, Singout, PageShifter
pickThere are parts to this book that are hard to read - the abuse faced by multiple characters and the plain hatred some have for others. But, there are signs of hope and forgiveness in the narrative. It‘s a study in faith, perseverance, living one‘s truth, and knowing everyone deserves “to love and to be loved.”
Great choice for #NunLitQuarterly !
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pickThis book really puts you through the wringer. Unflinching and affecting. Lots of difficult content, most (sadly) inspired by true stories Dillon encountered while researching. Sister Evelyn was a great character.
I wonder if an adaptation is still in the works? See link in comments below.
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bailedBased on the other reviews it might be just me but I had issues with this book and bailed on it. #nunlitquarterly #nunlit
pickI read this book for #NunLitQuarterly and all I can say is Thank You! to @jlhammar for bringing this one into my world. I raced through it. I can imagine devout Catholics may squirm through parts of it. The story is rich, with nuns doing good works while priests carry on and abuse their power. Dillon does not hold back in her honest portrayal of what nuns face in their calling. I was not expecting to be so riveted.
pickI wasn‘t expecting the emotions I felt reading this. Except for the ending that came out of left field, I was riveted to the first 97% of this novel. It speaks to the things that matter, the people that matter, and the power that can take those things away - because they can. I read this for #NunLitQuarterly but regardless of participation, this is a compelling read. @jlhammar thank you for bringing this book to my attention! ↓.
Do any #nunlit or #nunlitquarterly folks have resources to clarify the whole convent vs. abbey and prioress vs. abbess thing? I‘ve always found these religious and clerical terms (rector, vicar, curate) baffling. Someone really needs to write a short handbook!! 🤓
