Eadie B. (eadieburke) - , reviewed on 10/31/2018 + 1639 more book reviews

"Everyone has secrets. There is something in all our pasts that we wouldn't want to be revealed and that's where you'll find your story."

Maurice Swift now has my vote for one of the most ruthless men in literature. He will stop at nothing in order to get ahead. John Boyne, A Ladder to the Sky, shows us a character bound and determined to get a published novel even though he doesn't have any original plot ideas. He does, however, manages to put together a story that makes him climb to the top of the charts. But how he does that is most questionably a matter of ethics that will have you turning the pages quickly. This is my second John Boyne book but will not be my last. His writing flows very easy and makes for a quick and fascinating read. If you haven't read any of Boyne's novels, A Ladder to the Sky, is a great place to start. I'm sure you will not be disappointed and will find yourself a new author to follow.
I would like to thank NetGalley and Hogarth Publishing for suppling me with a copy of this book for an honest review.

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