The Secret Scripture by Sebastian Barry
"The Secret Scripture" is a deeply moving tale of Roseanne McNulty, a centenarian who has spent most of her life in a mental institution in Ireland. As the institution is about to be demolished, her psychiatrist Dr. Grene must determine whether she's fit to be released. As he delves into her past, Roseanne reveals her life story through a secret memoir she's been writing. The narrative alternates between Roseanne's recollections and Dr. Grene's observations, revealing a tragic and complex history of Ireland's social and political changes, while also exploring themes of memory, identity, and sanity.
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- Published
- 2008
- Nationality
- Irish
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 300-320
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
- - Escritos Secretos
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This book is on the following 6 lists:
- 12th on Best 25 Irish books of the 21st century: how readers voted (The Irish Times)
- 18th on The 100 best Irish books of the 21st century (The Irish Times)
- 41st on The 100 Best Books of the Decade(2000) (Times)
- 5373rd on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- Costa Book Award - Best Novel (Costa Coffee)
- James Tait Black Memorial Prize: Fiction (James Tait Black Memorial Prize)