I am reading the novel Godric, by Frederick Buechner (loaned to me by the Rev. K) and I have to say it is one of the best novels I have ever read. I have been meaning to read it for a while but you know the way things go. The style is so different than anything else I have read – it is poetic and rough and instinctive and familiar all at once. It is a thin book, about 175 pages, much like the main character and so fitting in a way.
There is a great hope poured out in the character of Godric, a great honesty in the life presented to us by Buechner. Mostly it speaks of the call of Christ on the heart of Godric throughout his life and the various ways Godric avoids, escapes or responds to that call. I think Christ’s call to Godric is His call to all of us. Buechner was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize for this book and it is well deserving such an honor. Read it.
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Ross loaned me Frederick Buechner\’s "Brendan" to read before he left for New Brunswick… I didn\’t have time to borrow "Godric" as well. "Brendan" is also quite unlike anything I\’d read for a long, long time. The setting is wonderful – also very poetic/mystical and rough and earthy. And the title character is so very honest. Right up until his death (at 94) he struggles with guilt and disappointment (although he ends up as one of the catholic saints).
I think you\’d like "Brendan" too!
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Glad to hear you\’re enjoying the book! Pr.K
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