What's the fuss about? My parents are very old-school Catholic, and obviously have some strong opinions. But it's just a novel, right? I mean, is it THAT anti-Catholic Church??

Additionally, I have heard that the whole "Jesus really was a child" debate aside, it's supposedly a pretty good yarn, right?

Thoughts?

heard about it, can't remember what the issue was..please refresh my memory.

yes it is a novel, not non-fiction

im from a catholic family, my father just read it and said he liked. I might have to read it.