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John BoyneHistorical Fiction · Fiction·b. 1971
The Heart's Invisible Furies
The Heart's Invisible Furies
- Pages
- 688
- Published
- 2017
- Language
- English
Synopsis
The Heart's Invisible Furies is a sweeping historical novel by John Boyne that follows Cyril Avery through nearly eighty years of Irish history. Told in alternating first-person and third-person sections, it spans from 1945 to the late twentieth century, tracing Cyril's journey as he comes to terms with his sexuality amidst Ireland's shifting social landscape — including World War II aftermath, The Troubles, and changing attitudes toward homosexuality. Boyne blends humor, tragedy, and warmth across multiple timelines to create a portrait of love, loss, and resilience.
How it reads
Prose complexity 5/10
Content warnings (5)
Substance AbuseViolenceAbuseSuicideKidnapping