The Secret Scripture
by Sebastian Barry
The Secret Scripture by Sebastian Barry holds a well received rating of 3.75 out of 5, based on 9.6K reader ratings. First published in 2008. The book spans 300 pages.
About The Secret Scripture
Nearing her one-hundredth birthday, Roseanne McNulty faces an uncertain future, as the Roscommon Regional Mental hospital where she's spent the best part of her adult life prepares for closure. Over the weeks leading up to this upheaval, she talks often with her psychiatrist Dr Grene, and their relationship intensifies and complicates.Told through their respective journals, the story that emerges is at once shocking and deeply beautiful. Refracted through the haze of memory and retelling, Roseanne's story becomes an alternative, secret history of Ireland's changing character and the story of a life blighted by terrible mistreatment and ignorance, and yet marked still by love and passion and hope.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Sebastian Barry |
| Published | 2008 |
| Pages | 300 |
| Genres | Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.75 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 9,565 |
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What genre is The Secret Scripture?
The Secret Scripture is categorized as Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Secret Scripture worth reading?
Based on 9.6K reader ratings, The Secret Scripture has an average score of 3.75 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Secret Scripture?
The Secret Scripture has 300 pages.
Who wrote The Secret Scripture?
The Secret Scripture was written by Sebastian Barry. It was first published in 2008.
What is the ISBN for The Secret Scripture?
The ISBN-13 for The Secret Scripture is 9780571215290.0.
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