The Translation of the Bones: A Novel Audiobook

" Interesting characters in this tail of the week before Easter and strange events at a church in Battersea. Has a miracle happened or is the young woman who witnessed it mad? Thought-provoking stuff as the various churchgoers and the priest all have different perspectives on faith. Makes you question what you believe yourself, and how you would react in a similar situation. "

" Religious hysteria, mental illness, a mother's love for her child and small-town multicultural England. A masterfully told tale of misunderstanding and dangerous fervor. "

" A dark story of simple faith corrupted by delusion and obsession. Poignant tale, beautifully written. "

" It seemed to be 2 stories jammed together, sequentially ... well written, but I couldn't bring myself to care about the characters and the level of detail. "

" I really enjoyed this book. I think it would make a good one for book club. "

" Liked but didn't love. Reminded me of The Submission in that it is very much a high concept novel. I did like it better than The Submission, though. Strong writing throughout, but Stella and her son struck me as a bit cliched and I never felt that Kay really got inside any of her characters. "

" An ok slender book about how the child like faith of a mentally disturbed church volunteer leads to murder. Even though the book is short (think novella size) it took me forever to get through it because of the richness (perhaps too rich?) of the writing. "

" If the book didn't take place in London, I would never have read it. As it is, the main character, Mary-Margaret is so annoying, I kept skimming the parts where she is pontificating about one thing or the other just to get rid of her. "

" Not for me really. Sounded interesting but I couldnt click with it. "

" The story of a woman who experiences a religious vision and how it affects her and those around her. I was looking forward to reading this book as I thought it would be uplifting instead it was very depressing. All the characters were unhappy and it had a really bad ending. "

" Intense story about religious mania in the wake of a supposed miracle in an English chapel "

" Very thought provoking book beautifully written regarding individual faith among different interesting characters Highely recommende "

" Gave up as I couldn't get into the book x "

" This was a perfect book to read during Lent. This slim novel about a British Catholic church and a supposed miracle during the week of Easter was an interesting read. "

" Interesting read; faith-based, challenging, poignant! "

" Ultimately this book is about faith, said one of the faithless. "

" The interplay of the modern and ancient, of faith and doubt, of love and hate and of all the sins and triumphs of the Roman Catholic Church - all spaced out over the liturgy of Lent and Holy Week. May not be for all but beautiful to me. "

" This book certainly would fit into my "not worth finishing" category, but, sadly, I DID finish it. Utterly awful. One of the most unappealing, unsympathetic cast of characters I've ever encountered. I wish I could have those hours of my life back. "

" 3 and a half stars. Nice pace and plot with a few interesting characters and an interesting premise. Good read. "

" 4 1/2 I loved this small, elegant novel of misplaced faith. It seemed the perfect book to read during the Lenten season. Francesca Kay writes beautifully. "