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The elements : a novel / John Boyne.

Boyne, John, 1971- (author.).

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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 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 What would you do when faced with the unthinkable?"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781250410368
  • ISBN: 1250410363
  • Physical Description: 483 pages ; 25 cm
  • Edition: First edition
  • Publisher: New York, New York : Henry Holt and Company, 2025

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Formatted Contents Note:
Water -- Earth -- Fire -- Air.

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Sexual abuse victims > Fiction.
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Perspective > Fiction.
Guilt > Fiction.
Blame > Fiction.
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Genre:
Psychological fiction.

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