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Elements | John Boyne
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From bestselling author John Boyne, a gripping and profound exploration of guilt, blame, trauma, and the human capacity for redemption. In The Elements, acclaimed Irish novelist John Boyne has created an epic saga that weaves together four interconnected narratives, each representing a different perspective on crime: the enabler, the accomplice, the perpetrator, and the victim. The narrative follows a mother on the run from her past, a young soccer star facing a trial, a successful surgeon grappling with childhood trauma, and a father on a transformative journey with his son. Each is somehow connected to the next, and as the story unfolds, their lives intersect in unimaginable ways. Boyne's most ambitious work yet, The Elements is both an engrossing drama and a moving investigation of why and how we allow crime to occur. With masterful, spellbinding prose, he navigates this complex subject with extraordinary empathy and unflinching honesty. The story resonates on a deeply emotional level, challenging readers to confront their own conceptions of guilt and innocence at every step. Amid the wildly engrossing storytelling, the book ultimately asks: What would you do when faced with the unthinkable?
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When John Boyne takes you for a ride, buckle up! I am glad I was able to read all four novellas in one go, as it made the reading experience better for me.

Be ready, you will not feel joy reading this, but the stories are told in such a way that it will be hard to put down (I did have to take a break between Fire and Air to catch my breath, though).

Be ready to question your biases!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #arc US Pub Date: 9/9/25

💨Air review! 💨👇🏽

Amor4Libros Air is probably the tamer of the 4 books, but it did pack a punch! Boyne intertwined all the stories so masterfully, that it made me gasp a few times. It was such a great way to end the series and you will not be disappointed! (edited) 2d
BarbaraBB Oh wow you read Air already! Can‘t wait! 1d
ErikasMindfulShelf Fire was a bit too dark for me. 1d
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Lesliereadsalot Lucky you to get Air! 21h
Amor4Libros @BarbaraBB Can‘t wait for you to read it and see what you think! 17h
Amor4Libros @ErikasMindfulShelf Same, it was a LOT! (edited) 17h
Amor4Libros @Lesliereadsalot You‘re going to love it, I‘m sure! 🤗 17h
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