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A review by rubygranger
The Secret Scripture by Sebastian Barry
3.0
As someone interested in narration, I particularly enjoyed the narrative structure of this novel because Barry flits between Roseanne (a patient at Siglo Asylum) and Dr Grene (her psychiatrist). Comparing notes from the two is a fascinating task and I will not deny that it was an enjoyable read.
The reason that I have given the book just three stars is, at no fault of the novel's own, due to the high expectations which I had. Having been recommended this a few times - each person singing their praises - I thought it would be the best I had ever read and, when it was not (for me at least), I found myself less keen on it than I perhaps might have been.
The reason that I have given the book just three stars is, at no fault of the novel's own, due to the high expectations which I had. Having been recommended this a few times - each person singing their praises - I thought it would be the best I had ever read and, when it was not (for me at least), I found myself less keen on it than I perhaps might have been.