The Testament of Mary by Colm Tóibín

The Testament of Mary

Colm Tóibín

104 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction historical literary dark reflective sad medium-paced
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The Testament of Mary is ideal for readers drawn to introspective, emotionally complex reimaginings of historical and religious figures that challenge traditional narratives through intimate, character-driven storytelling.

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Provocative, haunting, and indelible, Colm Tóibín’s portrait of Mary presents her as a solitary older woman still seeking to understand the events that become the narrative of the New Testament and the foundation of Christianity. In the ancient to...

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Community Reviews

3.6
based on 2,244 reviews

Moods

reflective: 76%

emotional: 59%

sad: 59%

dark: 56%

challenging: 26%

mysterious: 21%

tense: 19%

informative: 4%

inspiring: 3%

Pace

27% of readers chose fast
47% of readers chose medium
24% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

5% of readers chose Plot
18% of readers chose A mix
75% of readers chose Character
1% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

23% of readers chose Yes
38% of readers chose Complicated
29% of readers chose No
8% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

28% of readers chose Yes
39% of readers chose Complicated
27% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

14% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
57% of readers chose No
13% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

47% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
23% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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