Ep. 26: I almost gave up on this one (and why I'm glad I didn't) - “The Heart’s Invisible Furies”
Sometimes, the most beloved books are the hardest to start.
In this episode, I dive into "The Heart's Invisible Furies" by John Boyne.
While the story is undeniably beautiful, I speak about my initial struggle with the characters - specifically, the intense"secondhand embarrassment" I felt during the early chapters.
From the "brattiness" of teenage Cyril and Julian to the brilliant, independent female characters like Catherine and Alice, I touch on how my feelings shifted from irritation to emotional resonance.
I also touch upon the influence of Irish history and how a person's life can be…
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