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The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne
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it was amazing
bookshelves: 5-star-favourites

This is one of those stories where a reader can become so immersed that they feel they are part of a character’s life.
This is Cyril’s story. It begins with his mother becoming pregnant at a young age and giving him up for adoption.
We grow up with him in Ireland and his struggles to fit in with parents who never fully ‘adopt’ him and the struggles he has being gay in a country and time that prohibits it.
So much heartache, heartbreak, tenderness, forgiveness and a life lived.
This story had me laughing, crying, longing. Truly a magnificent piece of writing. 5⭐️
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Reading Progress

April 24, 2019 – Started Reading
April 24, 2019 – Shelved
April 28, 2019 –
page 154
26.46%
May 1, 2019 –
page 280
48.11%
May 4, 2019 –
page 330
56.7%
May 7, 2019 –
page 430
73.88%
May 11, 2019 –
page 430
73.88%
May 11, 2019 – Finished Reading
April 11, 2020 – Shelved as: 5-star-favourites

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message 1: by Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader (new) - added it
May 11, 2019 06:19AM

Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader Wonderful review, Jen! I am really hoping I can read this one this summer! Finally!


message 2: by Meredith (Trying to catch up!) (new) - rated it 5 stars
May 11, 2019 06:41AM

Meredith (Trying to catch up!) Yay! So glad you loved this too, Jen! Great review!


message 3: by Melanie (new) - rated it 5 stars
May 11, 2019 06:53AM

Melanie I'm happy that you enjoyed this book Jen! I loved it as well.


message 4: by Carmel (new)
May 11, 2019 07:28AM

Carmel Hanes I need to get to this one!


message 5: by Melissa (new)
May 11, 2019 08:05AM

Melissa Lovely review, Jen! I’m loving Cyril’s story. ☺️


message 6: by Canadian Jen (new) - rated it 5 stars
May 11, 2019 08:45AM

Canadian Jen Thanks Jennifer, Meredith, Melanie and Melissa! Need to read more of his work for sure


message 7: by Canadian Jen (new) - rated it 5 stars
May 11, 2019 08:45AM

Canadian Jen Yes Carmel — this is one you want to move up!


message 8: by Phyllis (new) - rated it 5 stars
May 11, 2019 10:40AM

Phyllis Runyan I agree Jen, it was a great book.


message 9: by Lisa (new) - rated it 5 stars
May 11, 2019 11:21AM

Lisa Fab review Jen, I love this one too 😊😍


message 10: by Canadian Jen (new) - rated it 5 stars
May 11, 2019 11:29AM

Canadian Jen Phyllis wrote: "I agree Jen, it was a great book."

Indeed it was. Will be a memorable one :)


message 11: by Canadian Jen (new) - rated it 5 stars
May 11, 2019 11:29AM

Canadian Jen Lisa wrote: "Fab review Jen, I love this one too 😊😍"

Thanks Lisa - such an enriching read.


message 12: by Angela M is taking a break. (new) - rated it 5 stars
May 11, 2019 11:30AM

Angela M is taking a break. Glad you loved it , Jen!


message 13: by Canadian Jen (new) - rated it 5 stars
May 11, 2019 11:35AM

Canadian Jen Angela M wrote: "Glad you loved it , Jen!"

Such an easy one to love :)


message 14: by Marialyce (new) - rated it 5 stars
May 11, 2019 11:59AM

Marialyce One of my all time favorites. So happy you loved it, Jen!


message 15: by Marilyn (new) - rated it 4 stars
May 11, 2019 12:12PM

Marilyn C. Hard not to like Cyril! Great review, Jen 😀


message 16: by Dianne (new) - rated it 5 stars
May 11, 2019 12:25PM

Dianne Great review! I have this and am hoarding it for when I need a truly amazing book! I know I will love it.


message 17: by KAS (new)
May 11, 2019 12:31PM

KAS Fabulous, thoughtful review, Jen ;) So glad you totally loved!! 😊


message 18: by Canadian Jen (new) - rated it 5 stars
May 11, 2019 12:42PM

Canadian Jen Marilyn wrote: "Hard not to like Cyril! Great review, Jen 😀"

He is quite the character! Thanks Marilyn


message 19: by Canadian Jen (new) - rated it 5 stars
May 11, 2019 12:42PM

Canadian Jen Marialyce wrote: "One of my all time favorites. So happy you loved it, Jen!"

I'll remember this one for years! Thanks Marialyce


message 20: by Canadian Jen (new) - rated it 5 stars
May 11, 2019 12:43PM

Canadian Jen Dianne wrote: "Great review! I have this and am hoarding it for when I need a truly amazing book! I know I will love it."

You'll need the time too. It took me a while but was well worth it. Can't wait for your thoughts, Dianne


message 21: by Canadian Jen (new) - rated it 5 stars
May 11, 2019 12:43PM

Canadian Jen KAS wrote: "Fabulous, thoughtful review, Jen ;) So glad you totally loved!! 😊"

Thanks KAS!


message 22: by Jennifer (new) - added it
May 11, 2019 12:53PM

Jennifer Masterson Great review, Jen! Nice to see you gave this on 5 stars. I have yet to read it.


message 23: by Canadian Jen (new) - rated it 5 stars
May 11, 2019 01:17PM

Canadian Jen Thanks Jen! I think you will enjoy this one too :)


message 24: by Karen (new) - rated it 5 stars
May 11, 2019 02:18PM

Karen So happy that you LOVED this Jen.. I tell everyone it was my favorite of 2017, but... it just may be an all time favorite for sure!


message 25: by Karen (new) - rated it 5 stars
May 11, 2019 02:18PM

Karen Oh... and great review!!


message 26: by Wendy (new) - rated it 5 stars
May 11, 2019 03:09PM

Wendy Wonderful review Jen! This has been on my tbr list for a long time and I better bump it up.


message 27: by Canadian Jen (new) - rated it 5 stars
May 11, 2019 04:14PM

Canadian Jen Thanks Karen!! And Wendy, I hope you love it too :)


message 28: by Diane S ☔ (new) - rated it 5 stars
May 11, 2019 04:42PM

Diane S ☔ Nice review, Jen.


message 29: by Canadian Jen (new) - rated it 5 stars
May 11, 2019 06:12PM

Canadian Jen Thanks Diane


message 30: by Kat valentine ( Katsbookcornerreads) (new)
May 11, 2019 06:30PM

Kat valentine ( Katsbookcornerreads) Awesome review Jen!😉💖


message 31: by Julie (new)
May 11, 2019 08:22PM

Julie Yes! I knew you would love this book!! Awesome review, Jen!!


message 32: by Debbie (new) - rated it 5 stars
May 12, 2019 02:56AM

Debbie Excellent review, Jen! A favorite of mine too!


message 33: by Canadian Jen (new) - rated it 5 stars
May 12, 2019 03:43AM

Canadian Jen Thanks Kay, Julie & Debbie!


message 34: by Canadian Jen (new) - rated it 5 stars
May 12, 2019 03:43AM

Canadian Jen Kat***spellcheck!


message 35: by Susanne (new) - rated it 5 stars
May 12, 2019 06:00AM

Susanne SO So glad you loved this Jen!! Great review!


message 36: by Canadian Jen (new) - rated it 5 stars
May 12, 2019 06:35AM

Canadian Jen Thanks Susanne! Believe it or not, I had this book out 3 tines from the library before I finally tackled it!


message 37: by Kelli (new)
May 12, 2019 05:49PM

Kelli I thought you already read this! I haven’t yet. Your review is a good reminder.


message 38: by Canadian Jen (new) - rated it 5 stars
May 12, 2019 05:54PM

Canadian Jen It took me some time to get to it too, Kelli. I think you’ll like it


message 39: by Phrynne (new) - rated it 5 stars
May 12, 2019 08:32PM

Phrynne Beautiful, beautiful book:)


message 40: by Canadian Jen (new) - rated it 5 stars
May 13, 2019 04:51AM

Canadian Jen It really really was, Phrynne!


message 41: by Teresa (new) - rated it 5 stars
May 13, 2019 07:08PM

Teresa This is one of the best books I've read in a long time!


message 42: by Canadian Jen (new) - rated it 5 stars
May 14, 2019 07:53AM

Canadian Jen It really was, Teresa. Have you read A little life? Another superb story


message 43: by Sharon (new) - rated it 5 stars
May 14, 2019 12:06PM

Sharon Metcalf So glad you lived it too. I don't think I'll ever forget Cyril. Great review.


message 44: by Canadian Jen (new) - rated it 5 stars
May 14, 2019 12:11PM

Canadian Jen Thanks Sharon!


message 45: by Mary Beth has lots of catching up to do! (last edited May 14, 2019 07:14PM) (new) - added it
May 14, 2019 07:12PM

Mary Beth has lots of catching up to do! Awesome review, Jen! I think I am the last one to read this one. Its on my tbr forever. 💝


message 46: by Carol (new) - rated it 5 stars
May 14, 2019 07:16PM

Carol Wonderful review Jen! I loved this one too!


message 47: by Canadian Jen (new) - rated it 5 stars
May 14, 2019 09:37PM

Canadian Jen Thanks Mary Beth! I’m sure you’re not the last... but can’t wait for your thoughts


message 48: by Canadian Jen (new) - rated it 5 stars
May 14, 2019 09:38PM

Canadian Jen Thanks Carol :)


message 49: by ☮Karen (new) - rated it 5 stars
May 15, 2019 05:28PM

☮Karen Magnificent, yes. :)


message 50: by Canadian Jen (new) - rated it 5 stars
May 15, 2019 07:57PM

Canadian Jen Yes! @ Carol :)


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