http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=463 See the latest posts on the GreenMetropolis.com Forum about The Secret Scripture in Contemporary Fiction en-gb Copyright 2010 GreenMetropolis.com Thu, May 23 2013 16:43:20 GMT 20 I've just finished reading The Secret Scripture and really enjoyed it. I dont know a huge amount about The Troubles in N Ireland before but what a horrific time to live through. I'd really recommend this, not the usual sort of book I'd go for, but I'm so glad I did! http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=463#4489 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=463#4489 Mon, Mar 09 2009 08:40:31 GMT Ooh, have literally just read the first few pages of The Secret Scripture last night and wondered if anyone else had read it. The reviews sound fab but the first couple of pages didn't immediately grab me. Will look forward to getting stuck in to it though. http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=463#4576 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=463#4576 Tue, Mar 10 2009 08:14:32 GMT p.s. just noticed The Water Horse on your books for sale page and wondered what you thought of it? I loved East of the Sun and have seen The Water Horse but noticed it was a reissue. http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=463#4577 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=463#4577 Tue, Mar 10 2009 08:16:45 GMT Stick with it, I think his style of writing takes time to get used to. I think it gets more interesting once you learn more about Roseanne's childhood. I wont say any more as I dont want to give anything away! I'm so glad someone else has read it, nobody I've spoken to has even heard of it, but I think its int the top ten paperback best sellers at the moment. I enjoyed The Waterhorse just as much, possibly more, than East of the Sun. There is a lot to get stuck into in the storyline, The Crimean War and women's role as nurses (the first time they were allowed to go to war which was against popular opinion at the time) plus a love story. There are so many good books around at the moment, I feel spoilt for choice!! http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=463#4580 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=463#4580 Tue, Mar 10 2009 08:40:04 GMT Thanks for the advice, Frogella. Will stick with The Secret Scripture, I have read a couple of really good reviews of it so added it to my GM wishlist until it came in stock. Also, thanks for the info about The Waterhorse, will purchase your copy now :) Both my Mum and I will enjoy it. http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=463#4581 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=463#4581 Tue, Mar 10 2009 09:11:01 GMT Thank you very much! I'll put The Waterhorse in the post for you tomorrow and I hope you and your mum both enjoy it! http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=463#4634 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=463#4634 Tue, Mar 10 2009 17:20:07 GMT Thanks very much for the prompt delivery of The Waterhorse,Frogella. The condition is perfect. Have given it to my Mum for the first read. http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=463#4975 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=463#4975 Sun, Mar 15 2009 16:36:23 GMT Great to hear other thoughts on this book. I too found it really hard at first but by about a third of the way in I couldn't put it down.Loved to writing and the two person perspective, a devise that can sometimes be too trite and a bit irritating; but not in this case. Best ending for a book for a while! Will definately read the Waterhorse now. http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=463#5066 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=463#5066 Mon, Mar 16 2009 17:26:16 GMT Hi Sarah, Still only 4 chapters in (we were at a wedding for the weekend) and it's picking up interest but your comments definitely encourage me to get a spurt on. Noticed you are reading When will there be good news?, what do you think of it? I really enjoyed it but I did really enjoy the two other books featuring Jackson Brodie. http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=463#5111 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=463#5111 Tue, Mar 17 2009 08:17:37 GMT Thanks for that; I'd not heard of it but have just ordered what I think must be the last copy on GM. It sounds like just my sort of book, I can't wait for it to arrive. Also like to discuss books on forum - just don't give it all away please! When will ther be Good News is on my TBR but I've not read the other two, only the brilliant Behind The Scenes so I'm looking forward to that too. http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=463#5129 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=463#5129 Tue, Mar 17 2009 11:11:40 GMT Will try not to give any spoilers on The Secret Scripture. Liz, would definitely recommend reading Case Histories and One Good Turn before When will there be good news?. Mind you, if your tbr pile is brimming over I'm sure it works well on it's own. Long time since I read Behind the Scenes at the Museum but loved it too. Notice you are reading the Thirteenth Tale (I'm obviously very nosy looking at what everyone is reading), Liz and that's another book I loved. http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=463#5135 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=463#5135 Tue, Mar 17 2009 13:47:49 GMT Ooooh, I've finished the Thirteenth Tale (keep forgetting to edit it!) but was disappointed - maybe hyped up a bit too much? It took me ages to read as it didn't really hold me, don't really know why, thought that as it involved twins it would. I've got lots on my TBR and am NOT supposed to be buying more, so will try "Secret" on its own and let you know what I think. Is the Twins Handbook a good one? I might put my friend onto it, she's got 19-month old girls and is training to be a breast feeding counsellor. http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=463#5162 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=463#5162 Tue, Mar 17 2009 20:31:17 GMT Hi is The Secret Scripture suitable for holiday reading heading off at the weekend for a week in the sun and i will probably read 3/4 books when away any recommendations http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=463#5175 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=463#5175 Tue, Mar 17 2009 20:57:06 GMT Liz, sorry to hear you were disappointed with the The Thirteenth Tale. I'm also a bit biased to books with twins in though :). To be honest, I didn't refer much to the Twins Handbook in the end but it was a recommended book on twins that I bought when I was pregnant with my twins. My favourite book when pregnant was called Double Trouble by Emma Mahoney as it was a more lighthearted book. Twins Handbook may be useful though if your friend is training to be a breastfeeding counsellor. Hope she is enjoying her twin girls, I have 3 year old girl/boy twins plus an older girl (6 on Sat) and found the toddler stage quite hardgoing. They are really growing up now though and lots of fun. http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=463#5218 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=463#5218 Wed, Mar 18 2009 08:56:32 GMT Sunshine Girl, still not progressed that much with The Secret Scripture but would probably recommend it for holiday reading. Although don't think it is particularly light hearted and bearing in mind I read A thousand splendid suns on my summer holiday, I may not be the best person to recommend holiday reading. Hope that helps though. http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=463#5219 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=463#5219 Wed, Mar 18 2009 08:58:29 GMT Well, I'm desperate to read "A thousand..."etc so let's see! My friend is loving her identical girls' twins babyhood (we all know what hard work it is!!!) and my sister's 13 year old non-identical girls are great! Will tell her about the book... but today, my day to help out with them, has been chaotic as all they did was cry for their mum, whether she was away or in the next room trying to eat her dinner. LOL! Sunshine Girl, I like to take a mix of 'easy' and 'meaty' books away; often it's a good time to read the books that are hard work if you're working and brain dead! http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=463#5265 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=463#5265 Wed, Mar 18 2009 22:04:51 GMT it's fab! my nan reconmended it to me and i loved it! can you guess the secret?!?!?!? http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=463#5789 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=463#5789 Tue, Mar 24 2009 17:09:38 GMT Finally finished The Secret Scripture and didn't guess the secret. Just deciding what to read next now :) http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=463#6144 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=463#6144 Sat, Mar 28 2009 09:33:27 GMT The Guardian's book club read for the next four weeks - Saturday columns - is The Secret Scripture. Might wait until the third week, then read the book before all four columns. If I can wait that long! http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=463#6168 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=463#6168 Sat, Mar 28 2009 13:31:54 GMT Don't buy the Guardian but may try and catch it on line. With be interesting to read their views on The Secret Scripture. Personally, I thought it was a more worthy winner of the Booker prize than White Tiger, which I found a bit disappointing. http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=463#6205 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=463#6205 Sat, Mar 28 2009 19:54:37 GMT just been given it to read by my mum. we don't usually like the same books so I was encouraged to hear such good reviews of it. Is it eligible to jump the queue of the big pile of books I need to read?! http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=463#6216 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=463#6216 Sat, Mar 28 2009 21:41:04 GMT Funnily enough, I'm reading The White Tiger now, got two books on the go... http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=463#6278 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=463#6278 Mon, Mar 30 2009 09:57:38 GMT just finished it and I thought it was good compulsive reading. I live very close to the setting in co sligo so it was fascinating to have actual visual recall of all the beautiful scenery described. a rare treat. http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=463#9423 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=463#9423 Sat, Apr 25 2009 22:41:44 GMT I have not long finished The Secret Scripture and i loved it's time and place imagery, but Dr Grene just failed to involve me. I think this is more of a sedate read than an engrossing experience. http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=463#10247 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=463#10247 Wed, May 06 2009 14:11:54 GMT Enjoyed this very much, but I did guess the secret. http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=463#12970 http://www.greenmetropolis.com/forum/posts.aspx?t=463#12970 Sun, Jun 07 2009 23:04:19 GMT