The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne At times, incredibly funny, at others, heartrending Sarah Winman, author of When God Was a RabbitForced to flee the scandal brewing in her hometown, Catherine Goggin finds herself pregnant and alone, in search of a new life at just sixteen. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Truly the best of John Boyne - hilarious, touching and deeply sad The Hearts Invisible Furies is the breakout book Boyne was born to write.A bold, funny epic ObserverCompelling and satisfying . . . At times, incredibly funny, at others, heartrending Sarah Winman, author of Still Life___Cyril Avery is not a real Avery. At least, thats what his parents make sure to remind him. Adopted as a baby, he feels more and more disconnected with the family that treats him more as a curious pet, rather than a beloved son.So, as a young adult, Cyril decides to embark on a quest to find his place in the world. Sometimes misguided and often in the wrong place at the wrong time, life has dealt him a difficult hand but Cyril is resolute that he can change things, and find the courage to be himself.And in doing so, his story will come across that of Catherine Goggin, a young, pregnant woman finding herself alone and isolated at only sixteen. There is a place in the world for both of them, and Cyril is determined to find it.The new novel by John Boyne, FIRE, is available for pre-order now.___What readers are saying-The story of the life of one man, told against the backdrop of twentieth century Ireland Simultaneously heart-breaking, funny and life-affirming.Fantastic eccentric characters and dark humour is underpinned by a touching love story, perfect.The saddest and happiest book I have read . . . told with great compassion and ultimately a great love of life. Notes A novel to make you laugh and to make you cry, Boynes hilarious and touching novel shows us the story of Ireland from the 1940s to the present day, through the eyes of one ordinary man named Cyril Avery. ...Screamingly funny one minute and heartbreaking the next Daily Express Paperback edition. Author Biography John Boyne is the author of fifteen novels for adults, six for younger readers, and a collection of short stories. His 2006 novel The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas has sold more than 11 million copies worldwide and has been adapted for cinema, theatre, ballet, and opera. His many international bestsellers include The Hearts Invisible Furies and A Ladder to the Sky. He has won four Irish Book Awards, including Author of the Year in 2022, along with a host of other international literary prizes. His novels are published in sixty languages.Twitter- @JohnBoyneBooksInstagram- @JohnBoyneAuthor Review Tender, dark, hilarious, heartbreaking—I loved it * Vogue *Its been a long time since I read anything so compelling and satisfying. At times, incredibly funny, at others, heartrendingthe most beautifully written and crafted novel ... heartbreaking * Santa Montefiore *By turns savvy, witty and achingly sad . . . This is a novelist at the top of his game. * The Mail on Sunday *I ran through the whole range of human emotions while reading this brilliant novel. Its a masterpiece. -- Cathy Rentzenbrink, author of The Last Act of LoveScreamingly funny one minute and heartbreaking the next. * Daily Express *A special read * BBC Radio 4 Front Row *Boyne creates lightness out of doom, humour out of desperately sad situations, creating a compelling page-turner… a terrific read. * The Press Association *An epic novel…. Worthy of the great master of the Irish comic novel, Flann OBrien. The Hearts Invisible Furies proves that John is not just one of Irelands best living novelists but also one of the best novelists of Ireland. * Sunday Express *Written with verve, humour and heart…at its core, The Hearts Invisible Furies aspires to be not just the tale of Cyril Avery, a man buffeted by coincidence and circumstance, but the story of Ireland itself * Irish Times * Promotional Truly the best of John Boyne - hilarious, touching and deeply sad The Hearts Invisible Furies is the breakout book Boyne was born to write. Review Text Tender, dark, hilarious, heartbreaking --I loved it Review Quote Tender, dark, hilarious, heartbreaking --I loved it Promotional "Headline" Truly the best of John Boyne - hilarious, touching and deeply sad The Hearts Invisible Furies is the breakout book Boyne was born to write. Details ISBN1784161004 Author John Boyne Publisher Transworld Publishers Ltd Year 2017 ISBN-10 1784161004 ISBN-13 9781784161002 Format Paperback Media Book Imprint Black Swan Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.92 Publication Date 2017-12-14 Pages 736 Language English UK Release Date 2017-12-14 AU Release Date 2017-12-14 NZ Release Date 2017-12-14 Narrator Matthew Beard Illustrator Casey W. Coller Edited by J. Michael Lennon Birth 1927 Affiliation Lecturer, University of Fort Hare Position Professor Qualifications J.D. Audience General Alternative 9781473526303 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161502257;

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