The Boy at the Top of the Mountain, John Boyne
The Boy at the Top of the Mountain, John Boyne
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The Boy at the Top of the Mountain

Author: John Boyne

Narrator: Alex Wyndham

Unabridged: 5 hr 20 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/29/2022

Synopsis

The Boy at the Top of the Mountain by John Boyne, the author of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, is another extraordinary historical fiction about World War II and innocence in the face of evil.

When Pierrot becomes an orphan, he must leave his home in Paris for a new life with his aunt Beatrix, a servant in a wealthy Austrian household. But this is no ordinary time, for it is 1935 and the Second World War is fast approaching; and this is no ordinary house, for this is the Berghof, the home of Adolf Hitler.

Pierrot is quickly taken under Hitler's wing and thrown into an increasingly dangerous new world: a world of terror, secrets, and betrayal from which he may never be able to escape. This title has Common Core connections.

"Boyne’s (The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, 2006) story is unarguably a powerful one with an often visceral impact." —Booklist

"A compelling account of the attractions of power, the malleability of youth and the terrible pain of a life filled with regret." —The Guardian

About John Boyne

John Boyne is the author of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, which has sold more than 11 million copies worldwide and has been adapted for film, theater, ballet, and opera. His many international bestsellers include The Heart's Invisible Furies, which was a Book of the Month Club Book of the Year, and A Ladder to the Sky. He has won four Irish Book Awards, including Author of the Year in 2022, along with a host of other international literary prizes. He lives in Dublin.

Reviews

Goodreads review by NILTON on July 04, 2020

The only reason I picked this book was because it was written by John Boyne, who stole my heart this year with 3 terrific books. I had no idea what this book was about. I went blind. I did not read the synopsis or reviews. And I was amazed! The writing is terrific! This man knows how to write a drama.......more

Goodreads review by Dora on February 05, 2017

A minha opinião em vídeo: [URL not allowed] Porque é que não existem 6 estrelas? Que livro tão bom, tão maravilhoso! Grande John Boyne que não falha!......more

Goodreads review by Kayla Dawn on January 07, 2018

Uff.. was ein Buch. Ich weiß gar nicht wirklich, was ich dazu sagen soll. Ich kann es nur jedem ans Herz legen.......more

Goodreads review by Babywave on March 22, 2022

Ein sehr eindrückliches Buch darüber, wie ein vermeintliches Zugehörigkeitsgefühl, die Chance, statt des gepeinigten, zum Peiniger zu werden und eine persönliche Instabilität, die empfänglich für verschiedene Arten von Gehirnwäsche macht, aus einem unschuldigen Kind einen Täter werden lässt. Man kan......more

Goodreads review by Gary on June 07, 2021

Another beautifully written historical fiction novel by author John Boyne. This is a very entertaining read from the author of ‘The Boy in the striped pyjamas’ and once again focuses on the war. A young boy named Pierrot living in France is orphaned following the death of his mother and father. His f......more

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The Boy at the Top of the Mountain:

"With skill and emotional detachment, Boyne tells Pieter’s story through descriptions and dialogue that are concise, spare, and vivid . . . . Pieter’s traumatic childhood, infatuation and interactions with Hitler, adolescent angst, and destructive choices will captivate teens and prompt thought-provoking discussion." —School Library Journal, starred review

"Boyne’s (The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, 2006) story is unarguably a powerful one with an often visceral impact." —Booklist


"a compelling account of the attractions of power, the malleability of youth and the terrible pain of a life filled with regret" —The Guardian

"John Boyne delivers a poignant tale of innocence ruined by Nazism. This is a story full of suspense and heartbreak that will leave readers wanting more. Compare this book to The Boy in the Striped Pajamas." —School Library Connection

Stay Where You Are and Then Leave:

"This is an excellent and approachable introduction to the traumas of war. . . . not simply a book about the horrors of shellshock but also a comprehensive depiction of many different aspects of life during World War I.” —School Library Journal

“Boyne has an eye for period details, an ear for dialogue, and a knack for creating individual, consistent characters.” —Booklist

“The Boy in the Striped Pajamas:

In the final pages, the tension rises precipitously and the harrowing ending, in which Bruno does finally act, is sure to take readers' breath away.” —Publishers Weekly

“Deeply affecting . . . beautiful and sparsely written.” —The Wall Street Journal

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