“I am content to say that caught as I was, without rescuers as I was in that moment, there was a fierce, dark fury moving through me, wave upon wave, like the sea itself, that was bizarrely a comfort. My face maybe showing only a shadow of it, as faces will . . . Rage, dark rage, lightened by nothing.”
In this novel, an elderly woman reflects on her life, sharing her personal history and the secrets she has kept. The narrative intertwines her past with her present, offering a poignant exploration of identity, mental health, and the complexities of human experience. more
Sebastian Barry is an Irish playwright known for his profound literary style and unique perspective on history. His works have won numerous literary awards, including the Nobel Prize in Literature. more
“I know she absolutely delights in the improvement of the weather, in the turning of the year.”
“I smiled at him my oldest old-woman smile, as if I did not quite understand.”
“I am clearly content to be beyond help.”
“I must admit there are 'memories' in my head that are curious even to me.”