The Morning Watch

Viac o knihe

Set during the early hours of Good Friday in a Tennessee church school, the narrative follows twelve-year-old Richard as he grapples with profound thoughts and religious exaltation. The story intricately explores themes of good and evil, beauty, and the complexities of childhood through Richard's experiences and imaginings. With a tone that blends clarity and dreamlike ambiguity, the novel captures the essence of a boy's inner life, revealing the delicate balance between innocence and the weight of existential contemplation, earning its place as a minor classic.