All the broken places

I hesitated about writing a review however reading comments from some stirred me into responding…I respect the writer’s inexplicable commitment to this time in life….as is and has been mine to a less detailed expression. I was engrossed chapter by chapter and was critical of the Australian segment until I realised that I was in judgement about an experience I wanted to believe I would have handled quite differently. In hindsight I realised we do what we do because of all the misplaced emotions that at the time seemed so important and overwhelming. It was a thoughtful story, and that is what I look for - because of the writer’s ability to cause me to reflect and respect this tenuous time of my life.

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When a Sequel is Brilliant

Just buy this audio and be transported to a world of grief, guilt and hope. What a follow up book. Clever, menacing and yet totally nuanced.

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Both engaging and challenging.

This is fourth book I have read by this author - and been amazed and engrossed by each story, for different reasons.
For me, the author's summation at the end of the book, voiced very eloquently how I felt: each emotion resonating, but at the same time the question of, what may I have done in a similar situation. Well worth the read!

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Compelling

I could not stop listening to this audiobook. It brought up so many mixed emotions as many of the characters are unlikeable. They are however, fully developed and nuanced and we begin to understand the complexity of life and human nature.

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A great listen

Once again John Boyne kept me listening to his story.
His books never fail to grab me and I highly recommend All the Broken Places. I was unable to stop listening. I just had to know how Gretel’s story ended.

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This one will stay with me

Brilliant narration of a story that is truly captivating whilst challenging our beliefs about what constitutes culpability of one of the worst periods in history. I thoroughly enjoyed it and couldn’t stop listening. It will haunt me for some time.

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Absolutely fabulous

My only complaint was the narrator’s Australian accent. Haven’t heard anyone speaking like that in my 75 years living in Australia and found it quite annoying. Otherwise I loved it.

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Engrossing

Well performed and accurately read (following the text is so much better when listening) John has coupled this sequel to his most popular work in a way that grows the reader’s experience.

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Loved it

Loved this one…. Couldn’t stop listening. I do think that the meeting between Gretel and Kurt was unnecessarily juvenile. She was a grown woman after all but the description of her still present romantic infatuation did not ring true. I also don’t feel it was necessary for Kayden and Eleanor to be expecting a child. That made it a bit twee and/or trite. Other than that it was a cracking sequel. The Australian accent was terrible… but other than that the narration was good. Will be. Using the paperback for my shelves and also for gifts.

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Best read in a long time

Really well narrated and just a great story! Didn’t realize it followed The Boy in the Striped Pajamas which I haven’t read

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