The Absolutist

Paperback Published on: 05/07/2012
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Synopsis

September 1919: Twenty-year-old Tristan Sadler takes a train from London to Norwich to deliver a clutch of letters to Marian Bancroft. Tristan fought alongside Marian's brother Will during the Great War. They trained together. They fought together.

But in 1917, Will laid down his guns on the battlefield and declared himself a conscientious objector, an act which has brought shame and dishonour on the Bancroft family.

The letters, however, are not the real reason for Tristan's visit. He holds a secret deep within him. One that he is desperate to unburden himself of to Marian, if he can only find the courage. Whatever happens, this meeting will change his life – forever.

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
  • ISBN: 9780552775403
  • Number of pages: 432
  • Dimensions: 199 x 131 x 27 mm
  • Weight: 303g
  • Languages: English

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The Absolutist
The Absolutist vs Birdsong? Really?
Tristan, the protagonist of The Absolutist, is, at the start of the novel, on a train travelling to a tatty B&B in Norwich, England, just after the war. He... READ MORE
Angela Cottrell
The Absolutist
Stunning
John Boyne has written a story that is both intense and illuminating. It explores the relationships and beliefs of young men in WW1 and is a story that gri... READ MORE
GrahamR
The Absolutist
I struggled
Probably this was because I struggle with the war genre in general, although I still occasionally, like now, go back and try it again. This one felt like i... READ MORE
Jen Bee
The Absolutist
Loved it! Failed to disappoint.
I started reading this not knowing what to expect but thoroughly enjoyed it from start to end. John Boyne is a fantastic storyteller. Each and every charac... READ MORE
Louis Gerrity
The Absolutist
Thoroughly enjoyable
A thoroughly enjoyable book exploring some of the more personal aspects of the lives of soldiers during WWI and the other pertinent social and moral proble... READ MORE
KarenR
The Absolutist
WW1 for those who don't like war books.
My title might imply that this is not a good book. That's wrong, it's a great book. But it's a book about emotions, feelings and relationships, rather than... READ MORE
jd68
The Absolutist
Highly recommended!
I really liked this story. It was difficult to put down as it kept me guessing as to what would happen next. A moving story that vividly portrays the hars... READ MORE
Bernie
The Absolutist
Moving story
I found this book to be very easy reading the style of writing brought the charectors to life and flowed well. They say that people will not know their lim... READ MORE
Maria Sunderland
The Absolutist
Decent, but nothing new
I think I would have enjoyed this book more if I'd never read any others (or seen films/TV series) about WWI. Everything just seemed over-familiar and unsu... READ MORE
Promethea
The Absolutist
Readable but sad
Readable and interesting story focused on the life of a young man and his experiences during WW1. The story moves in time between the trenches of WW1 and 1... READ MORE
KSC
The Absolutist
Beautiful
I will often stay away from books about both WW1 and 2 because I have found in the past that they can often be very similar in style and substance. However... READ MORE
Ella Holt
The Absolutist
Classic page turner with a twist
The latest book from John Boyne will not dissappoint. Although the WWI era seems very popular for fiction and screen adaptations this book still manages to... READ MORE
Becky Ryan
The Absolutist
Magnificent achievement
The Absolutist is a conscientious objector, one who refuses not only to be involved in the dirty business of taking arms against an enemy but also to help ... READ MORE
Rob
The Absolutist
Love it, love it, love it
Just about to finish this amazing book and i truly don't want it to end. I've felt every kind of emotion reading this and i know that the heartbreaking sto... READ MORE
Debs 69
The Absolutist
A Page Turner
Do not let the front cover of this book deter you.It is a book full of discoverires and unlike any other war book I have attempted to read. It is a book ab... READ MORE
Littlemole
The Absolutist
Beautifully written and very moving
I'm quite late to John Boyne, but am very thankful I've now been introduced to his writing. He develops intricate, believable characters that we become in... READ MORE
Janine Gamon