All The Broken Places: The Sequel to The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas
Paperback Published on: 20/07/2023
Price: £9.99
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Controversial profound picture of life post nazi Germany.
Boyle recounts life for Bruno’s sister after the war ends. It’s an exploration of guilt, culpability and fear. He covers a lot of ground as he describe... READ MORE
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Beautifully written.
This is a terrific sequel to Boy in the Striped Pyjamas.Telling the story of Gretel, Bruno's sister. She is 91 years old and has been living with guilt sin... READ MORE
AMAZINGLY WRITTEN, ONE OF KIND
this time the story from Gretel Fernsby point of view after the drastic event that changed her life and dragged her in uncertain, unfamiliar world !
we a... READ MORE
Nearly a perfect read
did not like Gretel at first as she came across as a rich entitled woman, but reading further into her story you an imagine how she has endured so much. No... READ MORE
Synopsis
The long-awaited sequel to the phenomenal global bestseller, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, this is John Boyne's latest novel for adults.
1946. Three years after a cataclysmic event which tore their lives apart, a mother and daughter flee Poland for Paris, shame, and fear at their heels, not knowing how hard it is to escape your past.
Nearly eighty years later, Gretel Fernsby lives a life that is a far cry from her traumatic childhood. When a couple moves into the flat below her in her London mansion block, it should be nothing more than a momentary inconvenience. However, the appearance of their nine-year-old son Henry brings back memories she would rather forget.
Faced with a choice between her own safety and his, Gretel is taken back to a similar crossroads she encountered long ago. Back then, her complicity dishonoured her life, but to interfere now could risk revealing the secrets she has spent a lifetime protecting.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
- ISBN: 9781529176131
- Number of pages: 384
- Dimensions: 197 x 128 x 25 mm
- Weight: 265g
- Languages: English
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What a book! Once I started reading it, I couldn’t put it down (and I couldn’t stop talking about it). Words like fantastic and engaging as well as enterta... READ MORE
Excellent sequel to The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas.
Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to review this new book by John Boyne. I had not immediately realised that it was an adult sequel to The Boy in ... READ MORE
Such a thought provoking book
After reading the first few chapters of this book, I decided to stop and reread The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas. I’m so glad I did, as it gave so much more ... READ MORE
Gripping sequel
This book is a sequel to "The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas" and tells the story of the boy's sister Gretel. She is now 91 and living as a wealthy widow in pr... READ MORE
Superb writing
Oh wow!! Thank you so much to NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read this advanced copy. I discovered the author with The Heart's Invisible Furies... READ MORE
A fantastic and moving read
All the Broken Pieces is a stunning and thought provoking sequel to The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, and we meet Gretel again as an adult. It is beautifully... READ MORE
Every way the equal to the Boy in The Stupid Pyjamas
This is the story of the surviving sister to the Boy in the striped pyjamas and looks at her life as she grows up .unlike the prequel it is an book for adu... READ MORE
Fascinating Story of Gretel, Daughter of a Nazi
All the Broken Places by John Boyne
This book is the wonderful and extremely moving sequel to John Boyne's most popular novel Boy in the Striped Pyjamas. ... READ MORE
Memoir and confessional
A very uncomfortable read and for me, this sequel dilutes the impact of ‘A Boy in Striped Pyjamas’. Boyle writes the story of Gretel, daughter of the Komma... READ MORE
Wow, wow and wow again!
Sequels often disappoint - specially when the original has been so magnificent, but this novel matches it's predecessor in every way that counts.
All T... READ MORE
Intriguing Novel
Wow this was one enjoyable read and a book I will remember for a very long time. I have already recommended it to many of my friends.. It would spoil thing... READ MORE
Such a profound, extraordinary book.
I have a confession to make, I have not read The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas nor have I watched the movie. I made the decision not to, based on my horror of... READ MORE
In a word, brilliant!
I love the fact that John Boyne used the time in lockdown to write the story of Gretel, brother of the boy who perishes in The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas.
... READ MORE
A Worthy Sequel
'All the Broken Places' (Penguin, 2022) by John Boyne is the sequel to the author's hugely successful WWII novel: 'The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas' (Random ... READ MORE
Fantastic, but hard to read, book
I was absolutely delighted to receive this to review, having become a big John Boyne fan in recent months.
This book was incredible. I reread The Boy I... READ MORE
Riveting
This is truly an incredible book. Telling the story of one woman who lives daily with the guilt and pain of Nazi Germany and her family’s involvement. The ... READ MORE
Work of Art! Fantastic
When I saw this was a sequel to The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, I just knew I had to read it and it did not disappoint. What a heartbreaking read but in di... READ MORE
A wonderful answer to all the questions I still had after The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
In John Boyne’s latest work of art we turn our attention to Gretel, the much despised and mocked, overshadowed by her younger brother’s innocence and later... READ MORE
It's been a long time coming and now it's here!
Wow!
Well I never thought that I would enjoy a book so much more than the Boy in the Striped Pyjamas ( I thought that book was brilliant) but from start t... READ MORE
Must read
All The Broken Places is the follow up to the hugely successful The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas. Whilst TBITSP was more of a young adult novel, this is clea... READ MORE
Boyne expertly navigates a contentious minefield with a balanced sensitivity
A compelling and often heart-breaking read, Boyne expertly explores the indoctrination and grooming of a child in Nazi Germany. Expounding on this, he goes... READ MORE
A must read
I don't think there is anyone alive who doesn't know the story of the Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, and rightfully so, it is a masterpiece. This sequel follo... READ MORE
Wow! What a sequel
I was captivated by this fascinating story. A tale about secrets, complicity, loss and guilt.
All The Broken Pieces follows Gretel the sister of Bruno fr... READ MORE
A thought-provoking sequel
All the Broken Places is the sequel to the acclaimed novel; The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas. The story is revisited through the eyes of Gretel, the daughter... READ MORE
A must read
This is such a moving read, as a sequel to The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas, detailing what happened to the rest of the German Commandants’ family, but mainl... READ MORE
You need to read this
This new novel by John Boyne will send your emotions on a journey you won't forget. Based on 91 year old Gretel who now lives in London but whos father w... READ MORE
Moving story
All the broken places by John Boyne is the continuation of The boy in the striped pyjamas. I must admit I have only seen the film and not read the book of... READ MORE
A continuation rather then a sequel. Amazing book!
This is an excellent book which is a continuation of an individuals personal story rather then an actual sequel to the well known Boy In The Striped Pajam... READ MORE
Excellent sequel to The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
Excellent sequel to The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas. Ninety-one-year-old Gretel looks back on her family and losses. A young neighbour in trouble forces her... READ MORE
A rare sequel that's as good as the first!
I don't think there is anyone alive who doesn't know the story of the Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, and rightfully so, it is a masterpiece. This sequel follo... READ MORE
Wow...
John Boyne's All The Broken Places, the adult sequel to The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas. I have read the boy In the striped pyjamas, the movie destroyed me ... READ MORE
A pleasure to read
I love John Boyne's work and was so happy to be offered the chance to read and review this in advance of publication. I was not disappointed. I had not rea... READ MORE
A war victim relives a life of trauma, hardship, cruelty and regret compounded by guilt. A 5* read on every level
A story that explores the many facets of human nature that encompasses both the worst and best of mankind. A protagonist who has lived a long life struggli... READ MORE
A Worthy Sequel
The sequel to The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas, is brilliant. Gretel, a ninety-one year old woman is the protagonist, and her life is charted, showing the de... READ MORE
John Boyne is a master storyteller and he never ceases to amaze me with his novels.
John Boyne is one of my favourite authors but strangely enough the I was one of the very few people who wasn’t completely blown away by his novel ‚The Boy ... READ MORE
A fabulous Sequel!!!
John Boyne captures the audience with a page turning, thought provoking sequel to The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas.
I always think it hugely ambitious to at... READ MORE
Another fascinating John Boyne novel
I love John Boyne’s books and couldn’t wait to read his new one, All the Broken Places. It’s a sequel to his 2006 children’s novel The Boy in the Striped P... READ MORE
Brilliant Sequel
There is a reason that John Boyne is my favourite author ever - he writes books like this. Books that make me laugh, cry, and think. This is the story o... READ MORE
Haunting an emotional...
Thank you to Random House, NetGalley and John Boyne for giving me the chance to read this extraordinary book. I had read "The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas" ... READ MORE
Intense story telling
Gretel, sister of Bruno from ‘The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas’, is plagued with a lifetime of guilt and remorse after fleeing Germany with her mother at the... READ MORE
Brilliant!
I never read The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, but saw the film a few times, which left a lasting memory of the Holocaust. This book is very much a sequel, t... READ MORE
A must read for fans of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
What I loved most about All The Broken Places is how the author expertly connects Gretel’s story to her younger brother, Bruno’s. Changing the tone, locati... READ MORE
Brilliant!
If you have read The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, you will expect a brilliant further read and that is what you get here. Gretel is ninety one years old and... READ MORE
Fabulous
All The Broken Places by John Boyle is essentially an adult sequel to his 2004 childrens novel ‚The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas. Telling the story of Bruno’... READ MORE
Fabulous book
Confession, I haven’t read ‚The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas, which this book is a sequel to, but I had no trouble whatsoever immersing myself into this fabu... READ MORE
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A Page turning adult sequel to the fictional story of "The Boy in the Stripped Pyjamas".
All the Broken places is largely told from the perspective of ... READ MORE
A must read
Firstly, many thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the ARC in exchange for my honest review. This is an extremely thought provoking and enjoyable boo... READ MORE
A thought provoking and powerful tale
Having read 'The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas' I was keen to read this, the sequel. It did not disappoint, as we follow the 'boy's' sister Gretel as she and... READ MORE
A fantastic read.
Wow what an amazing emotional read. This is a sequel to the boy in the striped pyjamas and it doesn't disappoint. Gretel is ninety one years old and lives ... READ MORE
emotional and thought provoking - a definite one for the Bestsellers shelf
I did not read any reviews of this book before having the pleasure of reviewing it for NetGalley. As a fan of John Boyne's other books, it was immediately ... READ MORE
Amazing Book!
Wow this is one of those books that will stay with you for a while.
Can I firstly say that I have never read The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas; I know tha... READ MORE
Exquisite
John Boyne cannot write books quick enough to satisfy my need for his beautiful writing and amazing storytelling.
In the follow up to his hugely popular B... READ MORE
Wonderful
I love John Boyne's writing and was so excited to get a preview copy of this book. I jumped in right away. It is a sequel to the Boy in the Striped Pyjamas... READ MORE
An emotional triumph
John Boyne hit the big time with The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas. That novel, simple in its narrative but packing quite the emotional punch, seemed an unli... READ MORE
Quite slow
I already know I will struggle to write this review. I am so conflicted with my views. The blurb of this book sounded amazing and I loved The Boy In The St... READ MORE
Harrowing but redemptive
All the Broken Places
By John Boyne
One of my favourite stories of recent years is The Heart's Invisible Furies, so I leapt at the chance to review Boyne'... READ MORE
A memorable sequel
“All The Broken Places” is the adult sequel to the young adult novel “The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas.” I have read the latter and found it to be a hugely m... READ MORE
Powerful, emotional, moving
All the Broken Places is a sequel to The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (TBITSP), and picks up the story of Bruno’s sister Gretel at the end of the war, after ... READ MORE
Engrossing, Thought-Provoking, Poignant, Searing
Set in three timelines All the Broken Places is powerfully evocative, intense, emotive, smart and thought provoking and the sequel to the unforgettable The... READ MORE
Astonishing, gripping and thought provoking
Rarely does a book leave me drained to such an extent I know it will stay with me as long as The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas did. John Boyne has written an ... READ MORE
Fantastic
John Boynes writing is like no one else that I’ve read before and this book is no exception. The sequel to the beautiful Boy in the Striped Pyjamas finds G... READ MORE
Excellent
I have never read John Boyne's books before. I was offered the opportunity to review an advance copy of this book. On the basis of reading this novel I am... READ MORE
A natural story of a life lived over the 21st century
5 star read - I really enjoyed this wonderful novel which takes in various time points since the 1940s and blends it seamlessly with a gripping tale set in... READ MORE
Wonderful addition
Having read and enjoyed John Boyne's 'The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas' many years ago, I was fascinated to read this related novel, detailing the life of th... READ MORE
Compulsive Reading
I've not read The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas and didn't realise this was a follow up story, exploring Gretel's life (Bruno's sister) until some way in.. I ... READ MORE
A fantastic follow up to the amazing original
I feel honored that I was given an advance copy of 'All the broken places' to review. I loved 'the boy in the striped pyjamas' and wondered how there could... READ MORE
Thought-provoking historical fiction from a master storyteller
4.5 stars rounded up to 5. John Boyne is a master storyteller always focusing on authentic human experiences and although The Heart's Invisible Furies will... READ MORE
Highly recommended
This book is so well written and thought provoking. I was completely blown away and it raises the question - what would you do in those circumstances? High... READ MORE
All the Broken Places
This is the hotly anticipated sequel to The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas and features Bruno's mum and sister as they flee the aftermath of the Holocaust. Spe... READ MORE
Highly Recommended
I read “The Boy In the Striped Pyjamas” many years ago and when I came across this book which is a sequel of sorts, I felt compelled to read it.
The earli... READ MORE
All the Broken Places
This book continues from the book The boy in the striped pyjamas, which I enjoyed reading. when I started reading this book I was confused going back and f... READ MORE
Fantastic
I have been haunted by the Boy in the Striped Pyjamas since its release. This was a fascinating novel centred around Gretel (Bruno’s sister) and how she an... READ MORE