by John Boyne
The Heart’s Invisible Furies, John Boyne, author; Stephen Hogan, narrator I was so looking forward to reading this book because I admire the author’s work. After reading the first few chapters, I raved about it and recommended it. The narrator was great, interpreting situations and voices well. Soo...
“You’ve done nothing since we first met but make me like you. Despite my best efforts. And it’s quite annoying, actually, because I was determined to hate you.”“And I was equally determined to love you.” I have very few ways to put this book into words, and I will not attempt to. There are many othe...
Actual score 4.5I enjoyed this book. It is a very interesting study about how society's mores and values can leave you feeling disempowered and with few life choices, while at the same time showing how it is still important to show care when making the life choices that are left to you. Catholic Ire...
3.5 Stars Ireland of the 50s 60s 70s 80s.He who dares be different........... gets a slap Thankfully we have moved on.......I wish I could break this novel down into 3 parts and my rating would differ on all three. The first 200 pages I just could not connect with the characters or the book as I fe...
I ended this story in tears, what a beautiful, horrible, epic family tale. It ranged from 1945 till present times, through many nightmarish times for me. The first years of Aids, the fears the lies, and the Twin Towers, such darkness. I felt so much, this was such an emotional story. It was so real,...
I ended this story in tears, what a beautiful, horrible, epic family tale. It ranged from 1945 till present times, through many nightmarish times for me. The first years of Aids, the fears the lies, and the Twin Towers, such darkness. I felt so much, this was such an emotional story. It was so real...
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