The classic novel by Rumer Godden, published in 1939.
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Brothers Judd recommends,
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This review is from: Black Narcissus (Hardcover)
Sister Clodagh, the youngest Mother Superior in the history of her' order, has brought a small band of nuns to establish a convent in Mopu at the foot of the Himalayas. But the sisters will have to battle native superstitions, a blasphemous handyman, the elements and most of all themselves if they are to succeed. Rumer Godden was raised in India and was a convert to Catholicism and her love for, and ambivalence towards, both of them blend beautifully here. Regardless of the ultimate fate of her mission, Sister Clodagh's personal journey makes for a wonderful read.
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Yes, it's bleak, but....,
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This review is from: Black Narcissus (82015) (Audio Cassette)
I don't usually respond this way to other reviews but Delennwen's obvious disappointment got me thinking of my own experience of the book and I couldn't let this pass. Yes, it's true that the characters are mostly unpleasant to some degree, and it could be said that the nuns in particular are not especially attuned to the notion of a loving God. On the other hand, it could also be said of Sister Clodogh in this regard that she has never had any particular experience of FAILING at anything and so had not previously had a personal NEED for divine love or redemption. It is, after all, admitting the failure of this particular mission to India which causes the Mother General of the order to write, "Your letter gave me a glimpse of a Clodogh whom I have been long wanting to meet". And what a concept in the end--that God could possibly love us despite our failures or personal weaknesses!
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Recommend,
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I thoroughly enjoyed this book and Rumer Golden's writing. Another of her books which stays with you long after it's finished.
Recommended.
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