The Absolutist by John Boyne
The Absolutist by John Boyne
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A Masterful, Unforgettable Tale: Secrets and Betrayal on the Great War’s Edge
Good Condition, ex library book, 1st edition?
From the acclaimed author of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas comes this intensely moving and fiercely interrogative novel set against the brutal backdrop of World War I. The story follows Tristan Sadler, home in 1919 to deliver letters to the sister of Will Bancroft, his friend and fellow soldier from the trenches of France. But the letters are just an excuse—Tristan carries a terrible secret he is desperate to unburden himself of. Through gripping flashbacks, Boyne explores themes of cowardice versus heroism, the horror of the trenches, and the crushing weight of societal prejudice against conscientious objectors and homosexuality during the early 20th century. This novel is a powerful, beautifully crafted tragedy that will stay with you long after the final, devastating page.
- Author: John Boyne
- First Published: 2011
- Topic: Historical Fiction, World War I, Literary Fiction, LGBTQ+ Themes, Conscientious Objection.
- Setting: The Trenches of France (1917) and Norwich/London (1919)

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