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The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne

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spoko's review against another edition

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emotional funny reflective sad

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

sageofthe6pack's review against another edition

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emotional funny reflective sad slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

phenomenal book. the best book i've read in years, if not ever. i was a bit cold on it at first, due to some intense and upsetting violence in the beginning, but i did a complete 180 by the time i got to part two. this author's writing style, both comedic and touching, is so unique and breathed life into these characters in a way i'd never experienced before. amazing from start to finish.

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rosen605's review against another edition

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emotional sad medium-paced

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

4.0

emily_keay's review against another edition

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dark emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

afox98's review against another edition

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4.0

Cyril Avery is the adopted son of a couple who seem more interested in the idea of having a child than actually having one. He never quite fits in and spends a good part of his life trying to figure out who he is. Set against the backdrop of Irish history from the 1940s through the 2010s, the story shows us true humanity - the good, the bad, and the ugly of all of it. Hard to put down, and very real.

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5.0

This is obviously a direct entry in my ultimate books as well as in my "Top 10 best books of all time" list. It is a book that touched every single one of my sensitive nerve endings. It is a book that made me live through various types of pain, depression, anger, sadness, joy and relief. I think it is essential reading, both socially and historically and it is what the media should look to when discussing hard social topics like gender equality and LGBT rights, not the horrendous sjw cancer being paraded on Netflix and in extreme left circles.

I am proud to share appreciation for this book with my best friend and I am proud to share the human race with John Boyne. It is truly a splendid piece of literature, a complete story in every way.