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A review by kaycerface
The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I hope they make it a movie or limited series.
The story covered difficult topics, but did so with beauty and humor. I loved the flawed characters. The dialogue was often hilarious in an understated way. The span of the story from post WWII to (for all intents and purposes) the present day made reference to important moments in time and laid bare for the reader the immense shifts in the world, in culture, in public opinion over the years. Cyril is a witty, if somewhat unreliable, narrator. His growth throughout the story was believable and meaningful. I loved all the connection points between the wide cast of characters across time and place. The story had a beautiful symmetry and a satisfying ending for the people I grew to love over the course of reading this book.
The story covered difficult topics, but did so with beauty and humor. I loved the flawed characters. The dialogue was often hilarious in an understated way. The span of the story from post WWII to (for all intents and purposes) the present day made reference to important moments in time and laid bare for the reader the immense shifts in the world, in culture, in public opinion over the years. Cyril is a witty, if somewhat unreliable, narrator. His growth throughout the story was believable and meaningful. I loved all the connection points between the wide cast of characters across time and place. The story had a beautiful symmetry and a satisfying ending for the people I grew to love over the course of reading this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Hate crime, Homophobia, and Murder
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Trafficking