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| The Senator and the Priest (Washington D.C.) | 
| Author: Andrew M. Greeley
Publisher: Forge Books
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  15 reviews
Sales Rank: 257518
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Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 336
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 6.1 x 1.2
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
ASIN: B0012LZSZS
Publication Date: November 14, 2006
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 greeley"s fan May 2, 2008
Greeley has to be a very good writer to risk publishing such a novel. Angels ! Do you figure ?
I loved it. I read it once each year since publication.
 Greeley goes Political April 20, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have been an avid reader of Andrew Greeley's novels for many years. Since I like Blackie mysteries, the Irish series, and numerous others, I expected a great Greeley tale. Andrew Greeley's novels tend to share most of the following characteristics: Dialectic dialogue to enhance characterization, romantic love, statements about God's unconditional love, clear descriptions of locales, humorous statements that poke fun at such targets as the Irish and the Chicago police. This one does not disappoint, it shows: a love of the Chicago area; a healthy respect for God and "Her" love; some poking brotherly fun at the Roman Catholic church, the Irish, and politicians; and romantic family life, with strong female characters. The Senator and the Priest adds an astute examination of local and national politics.
The Senator is an idealistic moral man who insists on campaigning on the issues. He refuses to use a negative smear campaign against his opponent, pander for money, or make hasty promises. These are rare practices in today's politics. It is refreshing to view Senator Moran's campaign and grasp of numerous current issues.
Much of this story is exaggerated. The obstacles the Senator faces are more than most public figures ever face. Some of the enemies are rather stereotyped and one dimensional. The plot is mostly predictable. The Senator and the Priest is enjoyable anyway.
The first joy in this novel is in the Moran family and their close friends. The women are especially interesting and delightful. The second joy for me is in the politics. The tactics are clearly explained and believable, especially for people who closely observe American politics.
This is an entertaining book. I recommend it for a pleasant, quiet evening.
An enjoyable read January 21, 2008
I enjoy reading the Greeley novels. They are well written, quick paced, and always make me see people I kmow.
 Disappointing and too Unrealistic October 27, 2007
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I've been a fan of Father Andrew M. Greeley since I picked up a worn and well-read copy of The Cardinal Sins more than 20 years ago. I always enjoyed how Father Greeley was able to mix religion and good storytelling to make interestng novels that weren't overly preachy. There was a time when I eagerly awaited the next Greeley novel, mostly the novels written between 1985 and 1990 (Love Song, Angel Fire, Angels of September, Virgin and Martyr, and several of the Blackie Ryan novels), and I even enjoyed the Nuala Anne McGrail books, as well, but with each successive novel Father Greeley's plots just became too unrealistic -- even for fiction. This novel, is a prime example of that. Oh, sure, there's an important message in there about politics in today's America and the intrusion of religion into that mess, but the novel itself is just to unreal. The events that happen to the liberal candidate in this novel are like something out of bad episode of 24. I had hoped for better.
Comic book characters June 11, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
The plot has potential, and I was caught up at first in the characters, the genial character who is without political guile and succeeds by being the anti-politician, his spectacular wife, etc. But the villians are too
one dimensional and the heroes are too predictable. There is one character who might provide potential for the hero to go astray, or at least do some critcal thinking instead of adolescent fantasizing, but she evaporates without any real critical plot development. Way too simplistic.
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