Faith, a novel by Jennifer Haigh, is the story of Arthur, a catholic priest in Boston, Massachussetts who is accused of abusing a young boy after a slew of similar accusations have been made against other priests. Narrated by Arthur's sister, Shiela, Faith also tells the many other stories that are intertwined with Arthur's, such his family's struggle in deciding whether to believe in Arthur's innoccence or in the accusations made against him. Shedding light on a topic that may be considered "taboo" by some, "Faith" is a complex, emotionally charged read that I found to be as much about faith in other people as it is about faith in God.
Reviewed by Kayla Britt
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