katiegisondi 's review for:

The Nun by Denis Diderot

3.0

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I found this intriguing in its critique of the "religious life" and everything that it requires. There is sin upon sin committed in every convent she resides in, painting an interesting opinion on religion during the enlightenment. I was never really bored during this book and found myself wanting to pick it up instead of avoiding it. The narrator has a clear and persuasive voice and great attention to detail. I have never read anything like this though it does have some resemblances to other pieces from the Enlightenment so I recommend it if you enjoy De Sade, Rousseau, Godwin, or Voltaire.