In This House of Brede

I have read this book twice. Of the books I encountered after I hit maybe 18 years old, I have read very few more than once. I had forgotten how much I enjoyed it until I read the reviews here on GR. I think I may been to read it yet again.

Learning to be kind
alone with god, and your thoughts
a harsh vocation.

I did like this book rather a lot overall, and until I got to the distressing bit described below under a spoiler cut, I was sure I'd be re-reading it in the future. I wasn't hugely keen on one of the subplots, specifically the way Larry kept harrassing Cecily, and the way people kept letting him. But mainly I found the description of Keith's death to be very disturbing, and I'm still trying to get it out of my mind.

Such a lovely book!

The book is about Catholic contemplative nuns, a concept that I have not ever heard before, and it such a great one! People are people, and the relationships and struggles are so well written. Highly recommended.