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435 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780671695187
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pocket Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Father John has lived his whole life without knowing a woman's touch. Hard at first, his self-denial grew easier over time, as he learned to master his urges with a regimen of prayer, cold showers, and jigsaw puzzles. That changes the day that Deb...
Community Reviews Summary of 160 reviews
Moods
mysterious 75%
tense 75%
funny 50%
adventurous 25%
emotional 25%
inspiring 25%
sad 25%
Pace
medium 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 50% | A mix: 25% | Character: 25%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 75% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Death, Confinement, Drug use
435 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780671695187
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pocket Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Father John has lived his whole life without knowing a woman's touch. Hard at first, his self-denial grew easier over time, as he learned to master his urges with a regimen of prayer, cold showers, and jigsaw puzzles. That changes the day that Deb...
Community Reviews Summary of 160 reviews
Moods
mysterious 75%
tense 75%
funny 50%
adventurous 25%
emotional 25%
inspiring 25%
sad 25%
Pace
medium 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 50% | A mix: 25% | Character: 25%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 75% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Death, Confinement, Drug use