The Absolutist by John Boyne7/3/2023 It’s clear that the Great War plays a significant part in your-“Īt eighty-one, one has to find one’s fun where one can. THE ABSOLUTIST by John Boyne RELEASE DATE: JA novel set in the trenches of World War I, one of several by Irish author Boyne ( The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, 2006, etc.) staged amid the 20th century’s worst moments. John Boyne is the author of fourteen novels for adults, six for younger readers, and a collection of short stories. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Perhaps my entire writing career has been a busted flush.” The Absolutist by John Boyne, 9780552775403, available at Book Depository with free delivery worldwide. Perhaps I haven’t made my intentions clear at all. “Unless I’ve failed utterly in my work, that is. But it’s been there, hasn’t it? Wouldn’t you agree? Or do I delude myself?” ‘I’m pretty sure I’ve written about it any number of times. “I suppose it depends on one’s definition of explicit,” I replied. “Not explicitly, at least.” He said, his face taking on an expression of panic, as if he had suddenly realized that he might have forgotten some major work along the way. “Only you’ve never written about it, have you?” “Yes, of course,” said the journalist, laughing uncomfortably. “In fact, if memory serves, it was bloody awful.” “I didn’t think it was all that great.” I pointed out. “You fought in the Great War?” a journalist from The Guardian asked me in a long interview to coincide with the presentation of the prize.
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