The Hearts Invisible Furies

From the same bestselling author who wrote The Boy In The Striped Pajamas, John Boyne’s The Hearts Invisible Furies has captured our hearts. Set in post-war Ireland, this novel takes you on the humorous and touching adventures of its protagonist, Cyril Avery, as he grows up, enters boarding school and takes off into the real world. He struggles with identity, religion, and sexuality, at a time when Ireland was not as open and accepting as it is today. Cyril Avery is one of the most lovable characters, and as a reader, you will want to protect him from the cruel world that he has to navigate. And because his story is told with so much humor, you will find yourself filled with tears of joy as you cheer him on.