Born at the wrong time, in the wrong place - Sligo - during the Irish/British conflict, Eneas McNulty (the fugitive father of Roseanne's child in The Secret Scripture* - bwl 53) wanders through the narrative, lost and in mourning for his home, his family and his love. Written in an ornate style that bewitches the reader like the impact of a recitation of Irish folk songs or poetry, it is a both a fascinating read and an eye-opener.
*Editor's Note: Interestingly, this novel was written 10 years earlier than The Secret Scripture
(Ange Guttierez Dewar - bwl 57 Summer 2010 ) |
