`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.The new novel by John Boyne, FIRE, is available now.___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.`
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Jazyk: Angličtina
Nakladatelství: Bohemian Ventures, spol. s r.o.
Formát: Knihy - paperback
Stran: 726
Datum vydání: 14.12.2017
EAN: 9781784161002
Rozměry (mm): 197 × 128
Hmotnost (g): 498