A review by melc
Earth by John Boyne

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I am really enjoying John Boyne's Elements series. Brilliantly crafted characters and thought provoking themes. Earth examines agency, belonging and ownership. Set in the world of professional football this has a lot to say about abuse and entitlement within this world. But it was also reflecting on homosexuality, trust, identity and finding your place in a world where people expect something different from who you are. Finally, there are deeper themes reflecting colonialism and the relationship between Ireland and England. These are intelligent, compelling brilliantly crafted books and I look forward to the Fire edition.
This honest review is given with thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this book.