The Testament of Mary by Colm Toibin

Colm Toibin imbues the story of Mary and Jesus with a masterful lyricism, telling the story of Jesus's last months through the lamenting, relatable eyes of his mother, Mary. Toibin graces Mary with so complicated and genuine a voice that her story shines with a mother's love, sadness and uncertainty. The Testament of Mary lingers on her involvement with the fate of her son, and how responsible she was or should claim to be for his actions.

Review of The Testament of Mary by Colm Toibin

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