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Secret Scripture
The Secret Scripture

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Sebastian Barry

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Table of Contents – The Secret Scripture

❖ Questions 4

❖ Positive Reviews 9

❖ Negative Reviews 11

❖ What to Read Next 12

The Secret Scripture – Discussion Questions

The following questions approach the novel from a number of different angles -- including how the novel functions as a work of art, how it addresses fundamental questions of humanity, and how it engages the reader.

A good discussion tends to start with our “heads” and end with our “hearts.” Therefore, you may want to save subjective opinions of taste until after you have discussed the more objective elements of this work. It is tempting to begin with, “What did everyone think?” But if a number of people really didn’t like the novel, their opinions may derail a discussion of the novel’s

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