The Secret Scripture [SECRET SCRIPTURE] [Paperback]

by SebastianBarry

The Secret Scripture [SECRET SCRIPTURE] [Paperback]

Genres: Fiction

Paperback

Published April 1, 2009

Reviews

[Niki · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is the story of Roseanne McNulty. The story goes back and forth from her young life to her as she is older. I found that I never know when or where they they were talking about and had to really push myself to finish the book. Wouldn't recommend.

[Kate · Rating 4 out of 5]

Listened to the audio version and really enjoyed it. You have to be a bit patient to see where it’s going but I found the approach of the parallel stories compelling. Lots of Irish history touched on and of course Catholic “morals” are ever present and women’s rights are ever-absent - both the presence and absence are frustrating and perturbing. Can’t say I didn’t see the end coming but want sure how the author would take us there.

[Danielle Emily · Rating 2 out of 5]

This story is told in dull perspective. with one of the perspectives being a 100 year old woman in an asylum, , and the other perspective being of the psychiatrist taking care of her.

I don't think the author did a very good job with the Dual perspective. to me it felt too repetitive and that each perspective didn't really Develop in a way that made sense that there would be multiple perspectives.

[Arianna · Rating 5 out of 5]

A book on the treachery of memory and on the relationships with mothers. A book on how the real victory is “listening to one-self” (p. 309) even if the world tries to tell you not to; even in the confusion of history, of what is true and what isn’t. And then, just as the roses are blooming again, life goes on.

[Alison · Rating 3 out of 5]

Deep and emotional Sad in the ignorance of the time. Can’t imagine what her 60 years had been like. Lovely last page/image

[Tami · Rating 2 out of 5]

Couldn’t get into it. Not compelling enough to warrant picking up again.

[Lori Klein · Rating 5 out of 5]

Magical.
I want Roseanne to be a flesh and blood person I can have a cup of tea with.