Cyril Avery isn’t a real Avery—or so his adoptive parents insist. Born to a teenage girl shunned by her Irish village, Cyril is adopted by eccentric Dubliners through the help of a hunchbacked nun. Growing up feeling like an outsider, he clings to his friendship with the charismatic Julian Woodbead, even as life sends him through decades of upheaval, love, loss, and self-discovery. Spanning Ireland from the 1940s to the present, The Heart’s Invisible Furies is a sweeping, emotional journey of identity, belonging, and resilience. With humor and heartbreak, John Boyne crafts a deeply human story of redemption and hope.
About John Boyne
An Irish author known for his emotionally resonant novels that often explore themes of childhood innocence in the face of historical trauma. His bestselling book, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, brought the Holocaust to a young audience with a poignant and controversial perspective. Boyne's storytelling often tackles difficult subjects with sensitivity and explores the complexities of human experience during times of conflict.
Other Books by John Boyne
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
by John Boyne
John Boyne's "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas" is a poignant historical novel that explores the unlikely friendship between two boys during World War II. Set against the backdrop of the Holocaust, the story is told through the innocent eyes of Bruno, a young boy whose father is a Nazi commandant. Unaware of the horrors surrounding him, Bruno befriends Shmuel, a Jewish boy imprisoned in the Auschwitz camp, visible from Bruno's new home. The narrative unfolds with a sense of looming tragedy, examining themes of innocence, prejudice, and the stark contrast between ignorance and the brutal reality of war. Boyne's simple yet impactful prose invites readers to grapple with the moral complexities and emotional depths of its characters, leaving a lasting impact through its heart-wrenching climax.
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