I can’t even provide examples because I think you should read this novel. Not only does Boyne write characters you love (and love to hate) he writes scenes which pull at the essence of your humanity. Tristan and Will’s story is their story (and I will be cliché and say, one that continues today). This is every man’s story from World War I, the atrocities and heinous acts they witnessed (and even committed), but perhaps most importantly, this is the story of those who were lost before the war started, those classified as deviants, misfits, even criminals, not for some heinous act but because of who they loved.

I really want to know what others think on that point! If you have read the book see Part 3 and then leave a comment or shoot me an email. The Absolutist is a love story, whether it’s unrequited love I haven’t decided.

I have never read Boyne, but have seen The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas. The overall story is incredibly gut-wrenching and heartbreaking by the ending, but you have to fall in love with it and the characters (even those you want to hate) because of the story and Boyne’s writing. WHOA…for once, it is fairly simple to describe my feelings about a novel I knew nothing about going in: I fell in love. Sorry it’s such a long post, but it’s such a good book! I will definitely have to re-read it as I didn’t come close to discussing everything I wanted to discuss! I’ll try not to say explicitly, but it may give some parts away. If you have any desire to read the novel (WHICH YOU SHOULD ALL BE!), don’t read part three. I’ve divided my response into three parts: my response to the novel, a brief comparison and my (rambling) thoughts and questions to those who have also read the novel. I did not receive compensation to review the novel. I stumbled across this novel on Net Galley and requested a copy from the publisher and I am incredibly glad I did! The following is my honest response and the views/opinions are my own. I finished this novel Monday night after a whirlwind read-I could not put it down.

The absolutist lib e john boyne