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Mutiny: A Novel of the Bounty | John Boyne

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4.5 Stars • Mutiny: A Novel of the Bounty by John Boyne retells the 1789 HMS Bounty mutiny through John Jacob Turnstile, a 14-year-old cabin boy. On a mission to collect breadfruit from Tahiti, tensions rise under strict Captain Bligh. After Tahiti‘s allure captivates the crew, Fletcher Christian leads a mutiny, setting Bligh adrift. ⬇️

suvata Turnstile navigates loyalty and survival, witnessing the rebellion‘s consequences in this coming-of-age tale.

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Next of Kin: A Novel | John Boyne

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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.

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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.

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The Heart's Invisible Furies | John Boyne

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Amor4Libros One of my favorite books! ❤️ 12mo

BoleyBooks @Amor4Libros - I laughed and I cried🥹 signs of a well told story!! 🙌 12mo

Amor4Libros @BoleyBooks I‘m due for a re-read soon! 12mo

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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. 1y

rubyslippersreads This sounds fascinating. 1y

suvata @rubyslippersreads it was so good. 1y

Cuilin I loved this book. Really good storytelling. 1y

suvata @Cuilin totally agree 1y

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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. ⬇️ 2y

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.

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Suet624 I stacked this one already. I probably should read it. 😉 2y

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erzascarletbookgasm I loved this too, one of my favourite Boyne! ❤️ 2y

suvata @Suet624 Oh, definitely do so 2y

suvata @erzascarletbookgasm agree 2y

zezeki I've read this years ago, and it is one of my all time favourite reads. 2y

Amiable Such a phenomenal book! I love Boyne, too. 2y

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