Bøger af John Boyne

Berlin, 1942: Da Bruno en dag kommer hjem fra skole, opdager han, at hans ting er ved at blive pakket ned. Hans far er blevet forfremmet, og familien må flytte til et nyt hus langt, langt væk, hvor der hverken er nogen at lege med eller noget at lave. Et højt hegn strækker sig så langt øjet rækker, og afskærmer ham inde fra de underlige mennesker i horisonten. Men Bruno møder alligevel en anden dreng, som lever et helt anderledes liv, og deres møde bliver til et venskab, der har frygtelige konsekvenser. Denne internationale bestseller har rørt millioner af læsere verden over, og er nu tilgængelig i en smuk luksusudgave med illustrationer af den anerkendte Oliver Jeffers. .

Cyril Avery er ikke en ‘ægte’ Avery, eller det er i hvert fald, hvad hans adoptivforældre siger. Men hvis han ikke er en ægte Avery, hvem er han så? Cyrils mor bliver som ganske ung gravid uden for ægteskab og bortvises fra sin landsby, en lille katolske flække ved den irske vestkyst. Hun slår sig ned i Dublin og bortadopterer barnet til et velhavende, lettere excentrisk ægtepar: den kæderygende forfatter Maude der absolut ikke vil være populær, og hendes mand Charles. Men Cyril føler sig ikke som en Avery, og han føler sig heller ikke hjemme i efterkrigstidens katolske Irland. Først da han møder den karismatiske skørtejæger Julian Woodbead, kan han tage det første skridt i jagten på hvem han er – en søgen der bringer ham til Amsterdam og New York i et forsøg på at finde lykken og kærligheden. Cyril Averys hjerte er en bevægende og vildtvoksende roman, der strækker sig over mere end halvfjerds år, om en mands kamp for at finde sin plads i livet i et Irland under stærk forandring. »En gribende historie … umulig at lægge fra sig.« – John Irving Pressen skriver: »Det er sjældent, at psykologisk indsigt og uimodståelig humor går hånd i hånd, som det er tilfældet i … Cyril Averys hjerte. Man må flere gange bide sig selv i læben for ikke at sprutte af grin.« **** – Berlingske »Man griner gennem tårer, når man læser Cyril Averys Hjerte, og her er et bud på en af de bøger, der får dig til at ønske, at det også regner i morgen.« ****** – Femina »Det sker adskillige gange, at man ler højt over skarpt indfangede replikskifter […] gribende, underholdende og velskrevet.« **** – Nordjyske Stiftstidende »Fyldt med sjove, hjerteskærende episoder fortalt i et velfungerende sprog med meget dialog og en underliggende humor. « – Bibliotekernes Lektørudtalelse »John Boynes storslåede og ret storladne roman Cyril Averys hjerte … fremstår som et vidnesbyrd særligt fra det 20. århundredes Irland, men egentlig fra en række samfund i den vestlige verden, som lever i deres egen histories skygge i forhold til at lade det enkelte menneske udfolde sig frit, både i forhold til sig selv og som samfundsborger.« **** – Fyens Stiftstidende »En stor og medrivende fortælling fuld af nerve, humor og varme.« – The Irish Times »Stor roman om Cyril Avery og hans liv som homoseksuel i et Irland, hvor fordomme og had giver mange problemer. En bevægende og uafrystelig historie.« - Litteratursiden

Cyril Avery is not a real Avery or at least that's what his adoptive parents tell him.

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is a deeply moving novel written by the renowned author, John Boyne. Published in 2007 by Transworld Publishers Ltd, this book has touched the hearts of many since its release. The genre of this book is difficult to pin down due to its complex themes and wide appeal. However, it can be best described as a historical and adventure novel. Set against the backdrop of the Holocaust, it tells the story of an unlikely friendship between two boys. The plot is gripping, the characters are well-developed, and the setting is described in vivid detail. This book is not just a piece of fiction, but a poignant reminder of a dark period in human history. If you're looking for a book that is both thought-provoking and engaging, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is a must-read.

'An exhilarating read' Spectator'Unsettling and utterly compelling' Woman and Home'incredibly well-written' Good Housekeeping'Hypnotically clean, clear prose... powerful and memorable' Irish Times'You will hurtle through the book, because it is such a compelling story' Irish Examiner______From internationally bestselling author John Boyne, a challenging and visceral narrative that asks the question: can one cataclysmic moment turn someone into a monster?On the face of it, Freya lives a gilded existence, dancing solely to her own tune. She has all the trappings of wealth and privilege, a responsible job as a surgeon specialising in skin grafts, a beautiful flat in a sought-after development, and a flash car. But it wasn't always like this. Hers is a life founded on darkness.Did what happened to Freya as a child one fateful summer influence the adult she would become - or was she always destined to be that person? Was she born with cruelty in her heart or did something force it into being?In Fire, John Boyne takes the reader on a chilling, uncomfortable but utterly compelling psychological journey to the epicentre of the human condition, asking the age-old question: nurture - or nature?______Praise for John Boyne'One of the greatest craftsmen in contemporary literature' Colum McCann'Among the world's greatest storytellers' Donal Ryan'One of the most assured novelists of his generation' ObserverIrish Times bestseller, May 2024

When Pierrot becomes an orphan, he must leave his home in Paris for a new life with his Aunt Beatrix, a servant in a wealthy household at the top of the German mountains. But this is no ordinary time, for it is 1935 and the Second World War is fast approaching; and this is no ordinary house, for this is the Berghof, the home of Adolf Hitler. Quickly, Pierrot is taken under Hitler's wing, and is thrown into an increasingly dangerous new world: a world of terror, secrets and betrayal, from which he may never be able to escape.

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is an engrossing work of fiction by John Boyne. Published in 2012 by Vintage Publishing, this book has captured the hearts of readers worldwide. This book falls under the genre of historical fiction and showcases Boyne's phenomenal storytelling skills. The story revolves around an unlikely friendship that transcends the boundaries of a concentration camp's fence. Boyne's masterful narrative brings to light the horrors of war from an innocent child's perspective. The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is a testament to Boyne's skill as a writer and is a must-read for anyone seeking a deeply moving reading experience.

For Owen has run up huge gambling debts and casino boss Nicholas Delfy has given him a choice: find GBP50,000 by Christmas - or find yourself six feet under. So when Owen discovers that he has been cut out of the will in favour of his beautiful cousin Stella, it is time to prove just how cunning he can be...

Lines may divide us, but hope will unite us . Until he meets Shmuel, a boy who lives a strange parallel existence on the other side of the adjoining wire fence and who, like the other people there, wears a uniform of striped pyjamas. Bruno's friendship with Shmuel will take him from innocence to revelation.

From internationally bestselling author John Boyne, a contemplative story about one man trying to move forward from the trauma of his youth to become a better father to his son.Being in limbo, 30,000 feet in the air, offers time to reflect and take stock. For Aaron Umber, it's an opportunity to connect with his 15-year-old son as they travel halfway across the world to meet a woman who isn't expecting them.Unsettled by his past, and anxious for his future, Aaron is at a crossroads in life. The damage inflicted upon him during his youth has made him the man he is, but now threatens to widen the growing fissures between him and his only child. This trip could bind them closer together, or tear them further apart.In this penetrating examination of action and consequence, fault and attribution, acceptance and resolution, John Boyne gives us a redemptive story of a father and a son on a moving journey to mend their troubled lives.

There once was a boy called Jeremy GraceWho had a remarkable interest in space.He was quiet and shy, very often alone,Just him and his dog, spending time on their own.Jeremy dreams of journeying through space, but nobody believes in him . . . Nobody, that is, but Maxwell, his incredible dancing dog who encourages him to reach for the stars. The pair embark on an out-of-this-world adventure - but when they are faced with an incoming comet catastrophe, it takes bravery, daring and a little bit of dancing to save the day.Heartwarming and inspirational with a touch of magic, this read-aloud rhyming picture-book story encourages children to follow their dreams.This is the picture book debut from John Boyne, the author of the globally bestselling, multi-million-copy classic, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas. The illustrations are by award-winning rising star Ashling Lindsay.

'Utterly compelling... powerful and disturbing' Sunday Independent'Compelling... a potent portrait of a flawed young man' Daily Mail'A strong set-up, and with the masterly Boyne at the helm, the tension never lets up' Mail on Sunday'New and ambitious... packed with big ideas, moral questions and social commentary' Irish Times_____________From million-copy-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.The new novel from John Boyne, FIRE, is available now.___________What readers are saying about Earth:'I read it in one sitting''I devoured this book''Unputdownable''Beautifully written and compelling''A short, sharp read... hard to tear your eyes away'

The first thing Vanessa Carvin does when she arrives on the island is change her name. To the locals, she is Willow Hale, a solitary outsider escaping Dublin to live a hermetic existence in a small cottage, not a notorious woman on the run from her past.But scandals follow like hunting dogs. And she has some questions of her own to answer. If her ex-husband is really the monster everyone says he is, then how complicit was she in his crimes?Escaping her old life might seem like a good idea but the choices she has made throughout her marriage have consequences. Here, on the island, Vanessa must reflect on what she did - and did not do. Only then can she discover whether she is worthy of finding peace at all.

From the New York Times bestselling author John Boyne, a devastating, beautiful story about a woman who must confront the sins of her own terrible past, and a present in which it is never too late for bravery Ninety-one-year-old Gretel Fernsby has lived in the same well-to-do mansion block in London for decades. She lives a quiet, comfortable life, despite her deeply disturbing, dark past. She doesn't talk about her escape from Nazi Germany at age 12. She doesn't talk about the grim post-war years in France with her mother. Most of all, she doesn't talk about her father, who was the commandant of one of the Reich's most notorious extermination camps. Then, a new family moves into the apartment below her. In spite of herself, Gretel can't help but begin a friendship with the little boy, Henry, though his presence brings back memories she would rather forget. One night, she witnesses a disturbing, violent argument between Henry's beautiful mother and his arrogant father, one that threatens Gretel's hard-won, self-contained existence. All The Broken Places moves back and forth in time between Gretel's girlhood in Germany to present-day London as a woman whose life has been haunted by the past. Now, Gretel faces a similar crossroads to one she encountered long ago. Back then, she denied her own complicity, but now, faced with a chance to interrogate her guilt, grief and remorse, she can choose to save a young boy. If she does, she will be forced to reveal the secrets she has spent a lifetime protecting. This time, she can make a different choice than before--whatever the cost to herself....

La espectacular nueva novela del autor del bestseller El niño del pijama de rayas. No podía llegar en un momento más oportuno.Sam Waver es un chico solitario al que le cuesta hacer amigos, y sus padres están tan ajetreados que a veces se siente invisible. Por suerte, cuenta con su hermano mayor, Jason, quien parece tener una vida perfecta: no sólo es encantador y popular, también es la estrella del equipo de fútbol, y todas las chicas desean salir con él. Sam lo idolatra. Sin embargo, un día, Jason reúne a su familia para contarle un secreto que lleva guardando mucho tiempo: en realidad se llama Jessica. Sus padres no dan crédito y Sam descubre que no son las personas abiertas y tolerantes que creía. Las vidas de todos dan un vuelco y parece que las cosas nunca volverán a ser como antes.   Con esta novela intensa y emotiva, escrita con empatía, ligereza e ironía, Boyne retrata el viaje de una familia hacia la aceptación. Mi hermano se llama Jessica es una lectura imprescindible para todas las edades.  ENGLISH DESCRIPTIONSam Waver's life has always been pretty quiet. A bit of a loner, he struggles to make friends, and his busy parents often make him feel invisible.   Luckily for Sam, his older brother, Jason, has always been there for him. Sam idolizes Jason, who seems to have life sorted - he's kind, popular, amazing at football, and girls are falling over themselves to date him.   But then one evening Jason calls his family together to tell them that he's been struggling with a secret for a long time. A secret which quickly threatens to tear them all apart. His parents don't want to know and Sam simply doesn't understand.   Because what do you do when your brother says he's not your brother at all? That he's actually . . . your sister?

1867. Eliza Caine arrives in Norfolk to take up her position as governess at Gaudlin Hall on a dark and chilling night. As she makes her way across the station platform, a pair of invisible hands push her from behind into the path of an approaching train. She is only saved by the vigilance of a passing doctor. When she finally arrives, shaken, at the hall she is greeted by the two children in her care, Isabella and Eustace. There are no parents, no adults at all, and no one to represent her mysterious employer. The children offer no explanation. Later that night in her room, a second terrifying experience further reinforces the sense that something is very wrong. From the moment she rises the following morning, her every step seems dogged by a malign presence which lives within Gaudlin's walls. Eliza realizes that if she and the children are to survive its violent attentions, she must first uncover the hall's long-buried secrets and confront the demons of its past.

"Originally published in the United Kingdom by Doubleday, an imprint of Transworld Publishers, a Penguin Random House company, London."--Title page verso.

Bored and lonely after his family moves from Berlin to a place called "Out-With" in 1942, Bruno, the son of a Nazi officer, befriends a boy in striped pajamas who lives behind a wire fence.

From the bestselling author of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas and "one of the most imaginative and adventurous of the young Irish novelists working today" (Irish Independent) comes John Boyne's Next of Kin. Boyne steps into the drawing rooms and private clubs of the prewar English aristocracy to offer an unobstructed view of a social elite driven by the conflicting desires to uphold tradition and to acquire vast wealth. It is 1936, and London is abuzz with gossip about the affair between Edward VIII and Mrs. Simpson. But the king is not the only member of the aristocracy with a hard decision to make. Owen Montignac, the handsome and charismatic scion of a wealthy family, is anxiously awaiting the reading of his late uncle's will, for Owen has run up huge gambling debts and casino boss Nicholas Delfy has given him a choice: Find 50,000 pounds by Christmas or find yourself six feet under. So when Owen discovers that he has been cut out of the will in favor of his cousin Stella, he finds that even a royal crisis can provide the means for profit, and for murder. Next of Kin vividly captures the spirit of 1930s London, revealing the secrets of the upperclass, complete with gambling, murder, an art heist, and a conspiracy to unseat the new king that could change the future of the country.

John Boyne became internationally known for his acclaimed novels Crippen and the bestselling The Boy in the Striped Pajamas. Now, for the first time in the US comes The Thief of Time, the book that started the career of the author that the Irish Examiner calls "one of the best and original of the new generation of Irish writers."It is 1758 and Matthieu Zela is fleeing Paris after witnessing the murder of his mother and his stepfather's execution. Matthieu's life is characterized by one extraordinary fact: before the eighteenth century ends, he discovers that his body has stopped ageing. At the end of the twentieth century and the ripe old age of 256 he is suddenly forced to answer an uncomfortable question: what is the worth of immortality without love?In this carefully crafted novel, The Thief of Time, John Boyne juxtaposes history and the buzz of the modern world, weaving together portraits of 1920s Hollywood, the Great Exhibition of 1851, the French Revolution, the Wall Street Crash, and other landmark events into one man's story of murder, love, and redemption.

An accomplished, intricately plotted novel, John Boyne's Crippen brilliantly reimagines the amazing escape attempt of one of history's most notorious killers and marks the outstanding American debut of one of Ireland's best young novelists. July 1910: A gruesome discovery has been made at 39 Hilldrop Crescent, Camden.Chief Inspector Walter Dew of Scotland Yard did not expect the house to be empty. Nor did he expect to find a body in the cellar. Buried under the flagstones are the remains of Cora Crippen, former music-hall singer and wife of Dr. Hawley Crippen. No one would have thought the quiet, unassuming Dr. Crippen capable of murder, yet the doctor and his mistress have disappeared from London, and now a full-scale hunt for them has begun.Across the Channel in Antwerp, the S.S. Montrose has just set off on its two-week voyage to North America. Slipping in among the first-class passengers is a Mr. John Robinson, accompanied by his teenage son, Edmund. The pair may be hoping for a quiet, private voyage, but in the close confines of a luxury ocean liner, anonymity is rare. And with others aboard looking for romance, or violence, or escape from their past in Europe, it will take more than just luck for the Robinsons to survive the voyage unnoticed.

"It is September 1919, and twenty-one-year-old Tristan Sadler takes a train from London to Norwich to deliver a package of letters to the sister of Will Bancroft, the man he fought alongside during the Great War. But the letters are not the real reason for Tristan's visit. He can no longer keep a secret and has finally found the courage to unburden himself of it. As he recounts the horrific details of what to him became a senseless war, he also speaks of his friendship with Will--from their first meeting on the training grounds at Aldershot to their farewell in the trenches of northern France tensity of their bond brought Tristan happiness and self-discovery as well as confusion and unbearable pain."--Provided by publisher.

BERLIN 1942 WHEN BRUNO RETURNS HOME FROM SCHOOL ONE DAY, HE DISCOVERS THAT HIS BELONGINGS ARE BEING PACKED IN CRATES. HIS FATHER HAS RECEIVED A PROMOTION AND THE FAMILY MUST MOVE FROM THEIR HOME TO A NEW HOUSE FAR FAR AWAY, WHERE THERE IS NO ONE TO PLAY WITH AND NOTHING TO DO. A TALL FENCE RUNNING ALONGSIDE STRETCHES AS FAR AS THE EYE CAN SEE AND CUTS HIM OFF FROM THE STRANGE PEOPLE HE CAN SEE IN THE DISTANCE. BUT BRUNO LONGS TO BE AN EXPLORER AND DECIDES THAT THERE MUST BE MORE TO THIS DESOLATE NEW PLACE THAN MEETS THE EYE. WHILE EXPLORING HIS NEW ENVIRONMENT, HE MEETS ANOTHER BOY WHOSE LIFE AND CIRCUMSTANCES ARE VERY DIFFERENT TO HIS OWN, AND THEIR MEETING RESULTS IN A FRIENDSHIP THAT HAS DEVASTATING CONSEQUENCES. ब्रूनोच्या पोटात एक कळ उठली. आतमध्ये, अगदी खोल मोठी खळबळ माजली आहे, हे त्याला जाणवलं... हे जे चाललं आहे; त्याचे परिणाम भविष्यकाळात कुणाला न कुणाला भोगावे लागणार आहेत हे जगाला मोठ्यानं ओरडून सांगावसं त्याला तीव्रतेनं वाटलं. ही गोष्ट दुस-या महायुद्धाच्या सुमाराची-जर्मनीत घडणारी. या युद्धाचे जगावर झालेले भीषण परिणाम आपल्याला माहीतच आहेत; परंतु या युद्धाशी निगडित छोट्या छोट्या गोष्टींनी एका लहान मुलाच्या भावविश्वात किती मोठी उलथा-पालथ झाली त्याची ही गोष्ट. ही संपूर्ण कहाणी ब्रूनो या नऊ वर्षांच्या मुलाच्या नजरेतून आपल्यापुढे उलगडत जाते.