Publication date UK format 18/8/22 book 291 pages
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Synopsis
In seventh-century Ireland, a scholar and priest called Artt has a dream telling him to leave the sinful world behind. Taking two monks—young Trian and old Cormac—he rows down the river Shannon in search of an isolated spot on which to found a monastery. Drifting out into the Atlantic, the three men find an impossibly steep, bare island inhabited by tens of thousands of birds, and claim it for God. In such a place, what will survival mean? Three men vow to leave the world behind them. They set out in a small boat for an island their leader has seen in a dream, with only faith to guide them. What they find is the extraordinary island now known as Skellig Michael. Haven has Emma Donoghue’s trademark world-building and psychological intensity—but this story is like nothing she has ever written before.
My Review
This is a very interesting book. It was set in the 7th century and had me very intrigued. It was beautifully wrote and contains great description. It was wrote in a slow to medium pace that contained a great sense of atmosphere. It was set in a inhospitable island of Ireland. Its a great story of 3 monks survival as they use their faith in God to keep going. Creating a church over a place to shelter. I found it very interesting and I finished reading it in one day. I actually rated it 3.5 stars but rounded it up as it was better than a 3 star book. I was expecting a bit more to happen and maybe a little more of a thrilling adventure to rate it in the higher ratings. I still enjoyed reading it and glad I gave it a go.
Many thanks to the author and publishers for creating this very beautifully wrote and rather unique story.
Where you can buy this book
Amazon US K $14.99, AUDIBLE, HC $23.99, PB $21.57
Waterstones HC £14.99
B&N HC $23.99, EBOOK $14.99, AUDIOBOOK,
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Amazon UK K £8.99, AUDIBLE, HC £12.99, PB £14.87
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