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Earth

From the bestselling author of The Heart's Invisible Furies

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By: John Boyne
Narrated by: Dane Whyte O’Hara
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From internationally bestselling author John Boyne, an inescapably gritty story about one young man whose direction in life takes a vastly different turn than what he expected.

It’s the tabloid sensation of the year: two well-known footballers standing in the dock, charged with sexual assault, a series of vile text messages pointing towards their guilt.

As the trial unfolds, Evan Keogh reflects on the events that have led him to this moment. Since leaving his island home, his life has been a lie on many levels. He’s a talented footballer who wanted to be an artist. A gay man in a sport that rejects diversity. A defendant whose knowledge of what took place on that fateful night threatens more than just his freedom or career.

The jury will deliver a verdict but, before they do, Evan must judge for himself whether the man he has become is the man he wanted to be.
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Praise for John Boyne

'A master storyteller' Daily Express
'One of the best novelists of Ireland' Sunday Express
'Boyne offers writing of insight and beauty' Observer
'One of the greatest craftsmen in contemporary literature' Colum McCann

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Critic Reviews

Compelling... a potent portrait of a flawed young man
A strong set-up, and with the masterly Boyne at the helm, the tension never lets up
Utterly compelling… powerful and disturbing
New and ambitious… packed with big ideas, moral questions and social commentary
All stars
Most relevant
Very confronting subject matter, but very relevant to contemporary society. Wonderful, very moving writing and an excellent performance by the narrator,

Compelling but confronting

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Written and performed as if it were an intimate conversation. First person narrative and setting of the scene and progression of the story was flawless. I made excuses to drive or walker further than I needed to go to keep listening. Highly recommend.

Voice performance was outstanding

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Liked the complex characters and suspense of the verdict. Poignant description of a young man with complicated home life coming to terms with his true self.

The twist at the very end

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Gripping and fascinating from start to finish. John Boyne is second to none. Just read it.

A master craftsman at his best

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Beautifully read,extraordinary writing. Definitely an author who knows the importance of telling a story without the need for unnecessary embellishments of detail. I’m in awe of his ability to draw me in completely to the environment. I find his characters intensely compelling and I cannot leave them until I know the final outcome. He touches me deeply….always and I’m anticipating his next sequel of Fire.

The complexity of earth

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