Book Review: John Boyne's 'Water' sees him write in a woman's voice

Written in a woman’s voice, the narrator takes charge from the very first sentence: ‘The first thing I do when I arrive on the island is change my name.’
Book Review: John Boyne's 'Water' sees him write in a woman's voice

John Boyne, author, at his home in Dublin. Pic: Moya Nolan.

Fri, 10 Nov, 2023 - 19:00
Alannah Hopkin

  • Water 
  • John Boyne 
  • Doubleday, €13.99 

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