The Testament of Mary
by Colm Toibin · 2012
Literary Fiction · ranked #202 in category
Mary, the mother of Jesus, is old and living in Ephesus, watched over by two men who are compiling her son's story. Her testimony is bitter, frightened and devastatingly human — the account of a mother who was there and who remembers it differently from the story that is being written. Tóibín's novella is one of the most formally bold works of contemporary literary fiction.
UK visitors: Bookshop.org supports independent bookshops. All links open a search — never a specific listing. As an Amazon Associate and Bookshop.org affiliate we earn from qualifying purchases.
The verdict
- Category
- Literary Fiction
- Author
- Colm Toibin
- Standing
- Essential Read
More by Colm Toibin
If you liked this
More literary fiction worth your shelf. See the full books like The Testament of Mary list. Or try our book club guide.
Ready to read it?
Get The Testament of Mary
As an Amazon Associate, Bookshop.org and CJ Affiliate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Between books? Read magazines too.
Book readers love Magzter — 10,000+ magazines and newspapers on any device, 50% off the annual GOLD plan.
Start Reading — 50% off Annual Plan →