Book review: Thrill and shame of the flame

You will hurtle through John Boyne's 'Fire' because it is such a compelling story, and so cleverly written
Book review: Thrill and shame of the flame

John Boyne weaves a compelling narrative which unfortunately fails to give an anchor to its main character’s deplorable acts.

  • Fire 
  • John Boyne 
  • Penguin Random House, €13.99 

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