About the book
‘Utterly compelling… powerful and disturbing’ Sunday Independent
'Compelling... a potent portrait of a flawed young man' Daily Mail
'A strong set-up, and with the masterly Boyne at the helm, the tension never lets up' Mail on Sunday
‘New and ambitious… packed with big ideas, moral questions and social commentary’ Irish Times
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From million-copy-bestselling author John Boyne, an inescapably gritty story about one young man whose direction in life takes a vastly different turn than what he expected.
It’s the tabloid sensation of the year: two well-known footballers standing in the dock, charged with sexual assault, a series of vile text messages pointing towards their guilt.
As the trial unfolds, Evan Keogh reflects on the events that have led him to this moment. Since leaving his island home, his life has been a lie on many levels. He’s a talented footballer who wanted to be an artist. A gay man in a sport that rejects diversity. A defendant whose knowledge of what took place on that fateful night threatens more than just his freedom or career.
The jury will deliver a verdict but, before they do, Evan must judge for himself whether the man he has become is the man he wanted to be.
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What readers are saying about Earth:
'I read it in one sitting'
'I devoured this book'
'Unputdownable'
'Beautifully written and compelling'
'A short, sharp read... hard to tear your eyes away'
Editions of Earth
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780857529831
- EBook
- ISBN 9781529916508
Read an Excerpt
‘Utterly compelling… powerful and disturbing’ Sunday Independent
'Compelling... a potent portrait of a flawed young man' Daily Mail
'A strong set-up, and with the masterly Boyne at the helm, the tension never lets up' Mail on Sunday
‘New and ambitious… packed with big ideas, moral questions and social commentary’ Irish Times
_____________
From million-copy-bestselling author John Boyne, an inescapably gritty story about one young man whose direction in life takes a vastly different turn than what he expected.
It’s the tabloid sensation of the year: two well-known footballers standing in the dock, charged with sexual assault, a series of vile text messages pointing towards their guilt.
As the trial unfolds, Evan Keogh reflects on the events that have led him to this moment. Since leaving his island home, his life has been a lie on many levels. He’s a talented footballer who wanted to be an artist. A gay man in a sport that rejects diversity. A defendant whose knowledge of what took place on that fateful night threatens more than just his freedom or career.
The jury will deliver a verdict but, before they do, Evan must judge for himself whether the man he has become is the man he wanted to be.
___________
What readers are saying about Earth:
'I read it in one sitting'
'I devoured this book'
'Unputdownable'
'Beautifully written and compelling'
'A short, sharp read... hard to tear your eyes away'
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Earth about?
‘Utterly compelling… powerful and disturbing’ Sunday Independent
'Compelling... a potent portrait of a flawed young man' Daily Mail
'A strong set-up, and with the masterly Boyne at the helm, the tension never lets up' Mail on Sunday
‘New and ambitious… packed with big ideas, moral questions and social commentary’ Irish Times
_____________
From million-copy-bestselling author John Boyne, an inescapably gritty story about one young man whose direction in life takes a vastly different turn than what he expected.
It’s the tabloid sensation of the year: two well-known footballers standing in the dock, charged with sexual assault, a series of vile text messages pointing towards their guilt.
As the trial unfolds, Evan Keogh reflects on the events that have led him to this moment. Since leaving his island home, his life has been a lie on many levels. He’s a talented footballer who wanted to be an artist. A gay man in a sport that rejects diversity. A defendant whose knowledge of what took place on that fateful night threatens more than just his freedom or career.
The jury will deliver a verdict but, before they do, Evan must judge for himself whether the man he has become is the man he wanted to be.
___________
What readers are saying about Earth:
'I read it in one sitting'
'I devoured this book'
'Unputdownable'
'Beautifully written and compelling'
'A short, sharp read... hard to tear your eyes away'
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Earth?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre > Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general
Where can I read a sample of Earth?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780857529831
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Earth?
John Boyne
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Earth is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780857529831) and ebook(ISBN 9781529916508)
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