Author interview: Boyne offers an eerie insight into the dynamics of abuse

Though prolific author John Boyne admits he didn’t initially plan on writing a series, he has recently released the third of four linked novellas exploring abuse
‘Fire’ by John Boyne follows the narrative of a perpetrator of abuse which the author says was difficult to write at times.

‘Fire’ by John Boyne follows the narrative of a perpetrator of abuse which the author says was difficult to write at times.

Fri, 08 Nov, 2024 - 15:00
Sue Leonard

  • Fire 
  • John Boyne
  • Doubleday, €13.99/ Kindle, €8.00

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