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A review by lazyowl
The Secret Scripture by Sebastian Barry
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This was extremely wordy and unnecessarily descriptive. I found the pacing difficult and hence I found it difficult to get into. It took me a good three quarters of the book before I felt like I got into it.
Some of the plot points felt a bit too convenient and some felt entirely pointless.
There is a scene about two thirds into the book that I felt quite emotional and became more invested in the story. If it wasn't for that, I may not have been compelled to read the rest.
The story overall was quite interesting if you look at it in its entirety, but I struggled with the style of writing.
Some of the plot points felt a bit too convenient and some felt entirely pointless.
There is a scene about two thirds into the book that I felt quite emotional and became more invested in the story. If it wasn't for that, I may not have been compelled to read the rest.
The story overall was quite interesting if you look at it in its entirety, but I struggled with the style of writing.