Product Description
The Heart's Invisible Furies
Author: John Boyne
Format: Paperback
John Boyne's acclaimed quartet, THE ELEMENTS, is available now.
'A bold, funny epic' — Observer
'Compelling and satisfying . . . At times, incredibly funny, at others, heartrending' — Sarah Winman, author of Still Life
Cyril Avery is not a real Avery. At least, that's what his parents make sure to remind him. Adopted as a baby, he feels more and more disconnected with the family that treats him more as a curious pet, rather than a beloved son.
So, as a young adult, Cyril decides to embark on a quest to find his place in the world. Sometimes misguided and often in the wrong place at the wrong time, life has dealt him a difficult hand but Cyril is resolute that he can change things, and find the courage to be himself.
And in doing so, his story will come across that of Catherine Goggin, a young, pregnant woman finding herself alone and isolated at only sixteen. There is a place in the world for both of them, and Cyril is determined to find it.
What readers are saying:
'The story of the life of one man, told against the backdrop of twentieth century Ireland' 'Simultaneously heart-breaking, funny and life-affirming.'
'Fantastic eccentric characters and dark humour is underpinned by a touching love story, perfect.'
'The saddest and happiest book I have read . . . told with great compassion and ultimately a great love of life.'
About the Author
John Boyne is the author of sixteen novels for adults, six for younger readers, a picture book and a collection of short stories. His 2006 novel The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas has sold more than 11 million copies worldwide and has been adapted for cinema, theatre, ballet and opera. His many international bestsellers include The Heart’s Invisible Furies and A Ladder to the Sky. He has won four Irish Book Awards, including Author of the Year in 2022, along with a host of other international literary prizes, including most recently both the 2025 Prix Femina Étranger and the Prix du Roman FNAC in France for The Elements. His novels are published in sixty languages.
Twitter: @JohnBoyne Instagram: @JohnBoyneAuthor
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