A review by booketybookstore
Crimes of the Father by Thomas Keneally

5.0

This is an intelligent balanced story based on the Australian Catholic Church and its child abuse scandal. Frank Docherty is a wonderful priest who understands the conflicts that Catholicism presents modern families but his integrity finds him in trouble with his cardinal. Some of this may prove difficult to read but the abuse is dealt with in a matter of fact way without prurience. What truly impressed me was Keneally’s erudition and absolute mastery with words. Every one is specific and on point. Be in awe of this craft.