Review: Honesty would be nice
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 07 22, 2012
Here is a book that is written to be provocative. It is a faith-questioning read that  many might find offensive. BUT - it is well written, and the characterization is captivating. Kron knows how to create a character the reader cares about, and does well with interior conflict.So what's with the one star reviews?Simple. A faith unchallenged is not a faith worth having. As an author of devotionals and faith-affirming fiction, my faith has already been challenged and grounded. I don't mind reading a book that questions the faith. However, some people of weaker faith will find this read ruffling to their feathers -- causing resentment and anger.I'm sorry to say that the theology and Biblical illusions the reader finds in this book might be twisted - but the character is in an insane asylum, so what would you expect? I don't understand trashing the author's entire work because the reader doesn't agree with the theology.I felt that the author's questions have merit. The church, in my opinion, is not quite what Jesus meant for it to be (at all). The methods and madness of the Priest I do not agree with, but the author's handling of the situation is realistic and riveting.