The Heart's Invisible Furies / A History of Loneliness / A Ladder to the Sky

by John Boyne

Please Note That The Following Individual Books As Per Original ISBN and Cover Image In this Listing shall be Dispatched John Boyne 3 Books Collection Set (The Heart's Invisible Furies, A History of Loneliness, A Ladder to the Sky A Novel)The Heart's Invisible Cyril Avery is not a real Avery -- or at least, that's what his adoptive parents tell him. And he never will be. But if he isn't a real Avery, then who is he? Born out of wedlock to a teenage girl cast out from her rural Irish community and adopted by a well-to-do if eccentric Dublin couple via the intervention of a hunchbacked Redemptorist nun, Cyril is adrift in the world, anchored only tenuously by his heartfelt friendship with the infinitely more glamourous and dangerous Julian Woodbead. A History Of Odran Yates enters Clonliffe Seminary in 1972 after his mother informs him that he has a vocation to the priesthood He goes in full of ambition and hope dedicated to his studies and keen to make friends Forty years later Odrans devotion has been challenged by the revelations that have shattered the Irish peoples faith in the church He has seen friends stand trial colleagues jailed the lives of young parishioners destroyed and has become nervous of venturing out in public for fear of disapproving stares and insulting remarks. A Ladder to the A Maurice Swift is handsome, charming, and hungry for fame. The one thing he doesn’t have is talent—but he’s not about to let a detail like that stand in his way. After all, a would-be writer can find stories anywhere. They don’t need to be his own. Working as a waiter in a West Berlin hotel in 1988, Maurice engineers the perfect a chance encounter with celebrated novelist Erich Ackermann.

1472 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2022

About the author

I was born in Dublin, Ireland, and studied English Literature at Trinity College, Dublin, and Creative Writing at the University of East Anglia, Norwich. In 2015, I was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Letters by UEA.

I’ve published 14 novels for adults, 6 novels for younger readers, and a short story collection. The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas was a New York Times no.1 Bestseller and was adapted for a feature film, a play, a ballet and an opera, selling around 11 million copies worldwide.

Among my most popular books are The Heart’s Invisible Furies, A Ladder to the Sky and My Brother’s Name is Jessica.

I’m also a regular book reviewer for The Irish Times.

In 2012, I was awarded the Hennessy Literary ‘Hall of Fame’ Award for my body of work. I’ve also won 4 Irish Book Awards, and many international literary awards, including the Que Leer Award for Novel of the Year in Spain and the Gustav Heinemann Peace Prize in Germany. In 2015, I was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Letters from the University of East Anglia.

My novels are published in 58 languages.

My 14th adult novel, ALL THE BROKEN PLACES, a sequel and companion novel to THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PYJAMAS, will be published in the UK on September 15th 2022, in the US and Canada on November 29th, and in many foreign language editions in late 2022 and 2023.

Reviews

[Todun · Rating 5 out of 5]

An amazing amazing story! Cyril’s character development 🤞 absolutely beautifully written couldn’t recommend this enough

[Clodagh Flood · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved!

[Lefki · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm probably in an absolute minority with my rating as I've read very few negative reviews.
First apparently it is not well researched in the political and religious history of Ireland..something I can't debate upon as I'm lacking in knowledge about this subject in Ireland.

The most important part for me is the reading. I've never read a book with so many expletives in the first 50%...one just doesn't go around talking like that every
other line...it got so tedious I nearly dropped the book.

Secondly...it just didn't reach the 'heart'...the main character I found simple to the point of stupid and the only one I really connected with was Maud Avery.

The writing construcción was monotonous and repetitive on a delicate subject..sometimes to the point of vulgarity. A good description of the so called humour would be corny...blasé...and bland.

I finished it and found the ending laughable.

This book has been referred to as a 'masterpiece'..but I much preferred

A Place Called Winter-Patrick Gale
Fingersmith-Sarah Waters
Come To The Lighthouse Virginia Woolf
Trespass-Rose Tremain

All in the same genre and all 5 stars IMHO.

A book has to be well researched...well written ...feasible and capture me to the soul...this one didn't.

[Jess · Rating 4 out of 5]

We follow Cyril and his life as a homosexual in Ireland back when it was illegal. The thoughts and feelings of his unrequited love for Julian, the struggles with his identity of being an adoptive son and having his adoptive parents blatantly disengage with him, and finally the memories of people who have come and gone in his life. I thought it was well written, and witty at times. The leaving Alice at the church joke got a bit repetitive but I guess that was a defining moment of his life when he finally broke free.

Unfortunately didn't draw me in enough to move my heart but still an enjoyable read with likeable characters.

[Rebecca David · Rating 4 out of 5]

I struggled to get into the book, but eventually it was hard for me to put down! I enjoy a long book as you really get to know the characters & this didn’t disappoint. Great characters, great story of perseverance and loss. So much tragedy but the wit kept the book from feeling too heavy (but it was heavy). Only one item about Julian eluded to but buttoned up left me guessing.

[Richard Tovar · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Heart's Invisible Furies is one of my favorite reads of 2024. The story is not only captivating and heart felt but the character development throughout the book is absolutely amazing. Anytime I pick up the book and read the last few pages, I begin to tear up. A must read!

[Beth · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book stood the test of time, just as good as the first time I read it. Cyril's story of growing up adopted and gay in Ireland in the 1960's will break your heart, and Boyne's classic Irish dialog will leave you laughing despite yourself. Excellent Book!

[Oisin Skinnader · Rating 5 out of 5]

Heartbreaking opening which made me so furious! The development of the character was great and the ending was very fulfilling!

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

listened to Heart of Invisible Furies on audio. Great writing, character development, and story line that seemed historically accurate.

[Sharleen Bysterveld · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thoroughly enjoyed this book. I had trouble putting it down. Such great characters. The book made me laugh and cry , keep the Kleenex close.

[Barbara Borick · Rating 5 out of 5]

The character development is outstanding! I really enjoyed this book.

[Mary Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great book that I can't stop thinking about.

It is a truly amazing tale of a man and his times. On my re-read list.