All The Broken Places
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All The Broken Places
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All The Broken Places
From John Boyne, the bestselling author of the multi-million-copy classic The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas and The Heart's Invisible Furies, comes a devastatingly beautiful story about confronting the past and finding the courage to face the future.
All The Broken Places introduces us to Gretel Fernsby, a seemingly ordinary woman who lives a quiet, unassuming life in a modest London apartment. Seventy years have passed since she fled from Germany, leaving behind the horrors of the Second World War and her father's involvement as the commandant of one of the most infamous Nazi concentration camps. The years that followed in France with her mother were filled with difficulty, but Gretel has always kept those dark times closely guarded, shrouded in silence.
Her carefully constructed world begins to unravel when a young family moves into the flat below hers. As she forms an unexpected bond with their curious and endearing little boy, Henry, suppressed memories resurface, haunting her once again. Gretel witnesses a severe altercation between Henry's parents, posing a threat to the tranquility she has long sought to maintain.
Suddenly, Gretel is thrust into a situation that mirrors a traumatic chapter from her past. She faces a moral dilemma: to intervene and save Henry, she must confront the burden of her buried memories, the guilt that has plagued her, and the grief that lingers. Yet, doing so would mean exposing her true identity and the legacy she has tried to escape for decades.
All The Broken Places is an evocative tale of redemption, courage, and the enduring impact of history on the present. Boyne masterfully weaves themes of bravery, forgiveness, and the complex nuances of human relationships, crafting a poignant narrative that lingers long after the final page.
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All The Broken Places by John Boyne receives acclaim for its gripping, well-constructed narrative that addresses dark themes with skill and precision. Critics describe it as a stark confrontation of evil, an eloquent meditation on guilt and redemption, and an old-fashioned page-turner. The protagonist, Mrs Fernsby, is especially memorable, and the novel is praised for its human insight and compelling storytelling.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781529176131
Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 20 July 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin (Transworld)
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 25.0mm
Width: 127.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 264g
Pages: 384
About the Author
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 Heart's 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- @JohnBoyneBooks Instagram- @JohnBoyneAuthor
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