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John Boyne
ISBN 9780857528865
Rs. 1,120
Doubleday
All The Broken Places (The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas #2)
Who it's for: Readers of historical fiction and fans of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
In 1946, a mother and daughter, Gretel, flee post-war Poland for Paris, carrying the indelible weight of a traumatic past. Decades later, an elderly Gretel Fernsby lives a quiet life in London, her childhood horrors seemingly buried. However, the arrival of new neighbors and their nine-year-old son, Henry, triggers haunting memories. Faced with a modern-day crisis mirroring a fateful decision from her youth, Gretel must choose between protecting her carefully guarded secrets and intervening for Henry, forcing her to confront the lifetime of guilt stemming from her complicity in the past.Why You Should Read? Explores the enduring legacy of guilt and complicity through a compelling character journey. Offers a poignant continuation of a character's story from the bestselling novel, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas. Delves into themes of memory, moral choice, and the profound impact of historical events on individual lives. Presents a nuanced historical drama interwoven with a contemporary moral dilemma.
Highlights
- Sequel to The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, following Gretel's story.
- Spans from post-war Poland to contemporary London.
- Explores themes of guilt, complicity, and moral choice.
- Interweaves historical drama with a modern-day dilemma.
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All by John Boyne →Questions about this book
Is this a sequel to The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas?
Yes, it is the second book in the series and follows the story of Gretel, the sister from the first book.
What is the main plot?
In 1946, Gretel and her mother flee to Paris. Decades later, as an elderly woman in London, her past resurfaces when new neighbors and their son Henry arrive, forcing her to confront a moral dilemma.
What themes does the book explore?
It explores guilt, complicity, memory, and the impact of historical events on individual lives, as well as the challenge of making moral choices.
Who would enjoy this book?
Readers who appreciate character-driven historical fiction and are interested in the long-term effects of wartime experiences.




