TheAbsolutist

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• 351 pages • first pub 2011 • fiction • historical • lgbtqia+ • emotional • reflective • sad • 5 Stars

I have read most all of John Boyne‘s novels. In fact, he is probably my second favorite contemporary author. I don‘t know why I waited so long to read this one, but it is, by far, my absolute favorite. I wish everyone would read this book.
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suvata 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 in 1917, Will laid down his guns on the battlefield and declared himself a conscientious objector, an act which has brought shame and dishonour on the Bancroft family. ⬇️ 13mo

suvata The Absolutist is a masterful, unforgettable tale of passion, jealousy, heroism, and betrayal set in one of the most gruesome trenches of France during World War I.

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Suet624 I stacked this one already. I probably should read it. 😉 13mo

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erzascarletbookgasm I loved this too, one of my favourite Boyne! ❤️ 13mo

suvata @Suet624 Oh, definitely do so 13mo

suvata @erzascarletbookgasm agree 13mo

zezeki I've read this years ago, and it is one of my all time favourite reads. 13mo

Amiable Such a phenomenal book! I love Boyne, too. 13mo

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Absolutist | John Boyne

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MinDea

TricksyTails Tyrion!! This is awesome! 😍😍😍 7y

Jess7 He‘s my favorite character too! @TricksyTails (edited) 7y

MinDea Is Tyrion on your bookshelves?! 😉 7y

Jess7 Haha, he hasn‘t made it there yet. I think Tillen wants to preserve it in the box. He‘s thinking of it like a collectible. I feel like if it had been Jon Snow (his Halloween costume) he would have already had it out and I dare say may have been taking pictures with it lol. Thank you for everything! @MinDea (edited) 7y

Jess7 I have my alter ego Rory on my book shelves, but that‘s about all the figurines I have. I want to find a literary type ornament for my Christmas tree, if you find anything cute like that let me know :-) I‘m now on a mission. @MinDea (edited) 7y

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