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3.5 Stars • Next of Kin by John Boyne (2006) is a twisty thriller set in 1936 London. Owen Montignac, a broke aristocrat, gets snubbed in his uncle‘s will, leaving everything to his cousin Stella. Facing a huge debt to a shady casino boss, Owen schemes to steal art, blackmail, and even kill to get what he thinks is his. He ropes in Gareth, the lazy son of a judge, and things spiral into a messy web of lies and murder. ⬇️

suvata Set during the Edward VIII-Wallis Simpson drama, it‘s a wild ride about greed and betrayal with a killer ending.

#NextOfKin #JohnBoyne #Bookish
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Crippen: A Novel of Murder | John Boyne

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5 Stars • Crippen by John Boyne is a historical novel based on the 1910 murder case of Dr. Hawley Crippen. In London, Cora Crippen‘s dismembered body is found in their home‘s cellar, prompting Chief Inspector Walter Dew to pursue Crippen and his mistress, Ethel Le Neve, who flee to Canada disguised as father and son aboard the SS Montrose. ⬇️

suvata This story weaves Crippen‘s troubled past, his unhappy marriage to Cora, and the transatlantic chase, with a colorful cast of suspicious ship passengers. Blending fact and fiction, Boyne‘s non-linear tale delivers suspense, dark humor, and a twist ending that reimagines Crippen‘s guilt.

#Crippen #JohnBoyne #Bookish (edited) 3w

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The Heart's Invisible Furies | John Boyne

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Amor4Libros One of my favorite books! ❤️ 8mo

BoleyBooks @Amor4Libros - I laughed and I cried🥹 signs of a well told story!! 🙌 8mo

Amor4Libros @BoleyBooks I‘m due for a re-read soon! 8mo

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The House of Special Purpose | John Boyne

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5 Stars • Two words told me this was the book for me. #Romanov #JohnBoyne

"The House of Special Purpose" by John Boyne is a historical novel that intertwines the personal story of protagonist Georgy Jachmenev with the tumultuous backdrop of the Russian Revolution. Set in the early 20th century, the narrative follows Georgy, a young peasant boy who inadvertently saves the life of the Tsar's uncle ⬇️

suvata and is subsequently appointed as a companion to the Tsarevich Alexei. The story unfolds through flashbacks, juxtaposing Georgy's life as an elderly man in 1981 with his experiences during the fall of the Romanov dynasty. It explores themes of love, tragedy, and the impact of historical events on individual lives. 12mo

rubyslippersreads This sounds fascinating. 12mo

suvata @rubyslippersreads it was so good. 12mo

Cuilin I loved this book. Really good storytelling. 12mo

suvata @Cuilin totally agree 12mo

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Earth | John Boyne

#Earth#JohnBoyne

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The Absolutist | John Boyne

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• 351 pages • first pub 2011 • fiction • historical • lgbtqia+ • emotional • reflective • sad • 5 Stars

I have read most all of John Boyne‘s novels. In fact, he is probably my second favorite contemporary author. I don‘t know why I waited so long to read this one, but it is, by far, my absolute favorite. I wish everyone would read this book.
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suvata It is September 1919, and twenty-one-year-old Tristan Sadler takes a train from London to Norwich to deliver a package of letters to the sister of Will Bancroft, the man he fought alongside during the Great War.

But in 1917, Will laid down his guns on the battlefield and declared himself a conscientious objector, an act which has brought shame and dishonour on the Bancroft family. ⬇️ 1y

suvata The Absolutist is a masterful, unforgettable tale of passion, jealousy, heroism, and betrayal set in one of the most gruesome trenches of France during World War I.

#TheAbsolutist #JohnBoyne #Bookstagram 1y

Suet624 I stacked this one already. I probably should read it. 😉 1y

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erzascarletbookgasm I loved this too, one of my favourite Boyne! ❤️ 1y

suvata @Suet624 Oh, definitely do so 1y

suvata @erzascarletbookgasm agree 1y

zezeki I've read this years ago, and it is one of my all time favourite reads. 1y

Amiable Such a phenomenal book! I love Boyne, too. 1y

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The Heart's Invisible Furies | John Boyne

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Follow.my.read This book left me with the BIGGEST book hangover EVER!!!!#JohnBoyne 2y

kspenmoll Fabulous book! Made me laugh & cry! 2y

Eggs 💚☘️🇮🇪 2y

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks One of my all time favorites!! Love Cyril 💙 2y

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The Heart's Invisible Furies | John Boyne

Rainy, windy and cold! Pretzel balls and a good book by my favorite author #JohnBoyne who could ask for more? #TheHeartsInvisibleFuries

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Love Cyril 💙 2y

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All the Broken Places: A Novel | John Boyne

A NEW John Boyne book??? YES PLEASE!!! #JohnBoyne#AllTheBrokenPlaces#WWII#NaziGermany

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The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas | John Boyne

Please don‘t support this author, don‘t read this book in class, don‘t buy it for your children. The Auschwitz Memorial Museum on Twitter has heavily criticized it.

“The UCL study concluded that the book‘s use in schools helped to foster “an inaccurate perception of German ignorance of the Holocaust.”

https://www.kveller.com/the-boy-in-the-striped-pyjamas-set-holocaust-education-b...

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JenlovesJT47 I hated this book but liked the movie. I can‘t remember how old the main boy character is supposed to be but in the book he had the mentality of a 2-year-old and it just really bothered me. 3y

thewallflower0707 @JenlovesJT47 The worst thing for me as a German is, that Bruno should be completely indoctrinated into hating Jewish people. It also spreads the lie that the normal population didn‘t know about the camp and what was going on. This book helps Holocaust denial. 3y

JenlovesJT47 @thewallflower0707 that makes a lot of sense. Would have made the story better if Bruno was indoctrinated but became friends with him anyway. It‘s been ages since I‘ve seen the movie and the whole thing is just so sad. I‘ve read so many WWII books. Do you have any recommendations for good WWII historical fiction? 3y

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thewallflower0707 @JenlovesJT47 I really recommend testimonials of survivors: Night by Eli Wiesel, If this is a man by Primo Levi, The Twins of Auschwitz by Eva M Kor. The Light in Hidden Places is for younger readers and based on a real story. For a better view into German minds at that time, try Remote Sympathy and The Book Thief. 3y

thewallflower0707 @JenLovesTJ47 More Stories about survivors but not written as non-fiction, try: The Boy who followed his father into Auschwitz, The Klara Witzel Story, The Sisters of Auschwitz, The Brothers of Auschwitz. For Non-Fiction: The Choice by Edith Eger (a magnificent author), The Light of Days (about Jewish resistance), The Nine Hundred. 3y

JenlovesJT47 Thank you! Adding them all to my list 🤗 3y

JenlovesJT47 The only one I‘ve read of these is The Book Thief and it‘s really good. Thank you again! Gonna start with the twins book. 3y

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