The Secret Scripture
by Sebastian Barry
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Author: Sebastian BarryEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2008-06-12
ISBN: 0670019402
Number of pages: 304
Publisher: Viking Adult
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Book Review: More outstanding work from Barry
Summary: 5 Stars
Sebastian Barry writes about Ireland, it's people and it's past with great understanding as you might expect but also a deep compassion and sense of balance. Through the history of the island he weaves a story which, when told with his undoubted skill, takes his writing to a new level. The story is one thing - and worth the reading of this book alone - but , for me, the prize is in the joy of the words and the poetry throughout. If you love the power and the music of the written word this is a book to savour.
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