A review by melodys_library
The Sacrament by Olaf Olafsson

5.0

This is a serious novel, and it’s not for everyone.This author has a quiet yet poignant way of storytelling, and drew me in immediately. He writes short chapters that are easy to breeze through and tell myself, ok just one more. There was an air of mystery about this one, as the narrator revealed only so much as she wanted us to know. I read a review that said this novel gives voice to the voiceless, and as much as I want to agree with that, I just can’t. I think this novel underscores how passive members and leaders of the Catholic Church have been and continue to be, even when (especially when?) face to face with evil. I was leaning toward 4 stars for this, but those last few pages had me on the edge of my seat.