A review by chelseatm
The Absolutist by John Boyne

4.0

I really enjoyed this book as I do all of John Boyne's book. At times, I found that I was bored during the war scenes but that is more a symptom of my apathy towards war-storytelling than a reflection of Boyne's narrative.

I will say that I did notice a growing trend in Boyne's characterization in his novel. He seems to consistently be drawn to developing characters who seem to float along in life. His characters seem to lack strength or decisiveness. I am not saying whether this is good or bad, but just an observation I have made.

I greatly enjoy reading John Boyne's books and recommend him highly.