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Title:
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Earth |
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Authors:
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Boyne, John |
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Genre:
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Fiction |
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Pages:
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176 |
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Year:
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2024 |
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Language:
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English |
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Description:
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If you asked Evan Keogh had he always wanted to be a professional footballer, the answer would be an emphatic 'no', but here he is, discreetly gay, and charged along with his friend and fellow sportsman Robbie, with the sexual assault of a young woman. Evan is a long way from his childhood on a small island off the coast of Ireland, and a long way from understanding the man he has become ... but he is ready to try. Compelling and emotionally charged, this is a thought-provoking morality tale of toxic masculinity and the darker side of power and privilege.
Comments from BDS Reviewers:"A very thought-provoking and believable book."
"The pace and dialogue are both pitch-perfect."
"We learn a lot about the characters...I think we are in the end sympathetic to the main character despite what unfolds."
"An easy read."
"Well-written and fast-paced."
"Explores the difficulties of being homosexual, and the complexities of family relationships and friendships."
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Categories:
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Fiction, Contemporary, Feminism, Gender Issues, Morals/Ethics, Relationships, Short read, Social commentary/perspectives, Young narrator, UK, Content may disturb, Sport, Just Added, 2026 Titles |
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Reviews
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By: AUCK 037
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2025-05-08 10:49:58 |
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Our group was quite shocked by the unlikeable people doing shocking things. We were entertained and challenged. The writing was wonderful and the characters were the product of contexts where adulation was sought and damaging father relationships left the main characters to become criminals. |
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