John Boyne on J the R
John Boyne, author of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas and Mutiny on the Bounty, casts his eye over John the Revelator in today’s blog:
“I also read a debut novel by an Irish writer, Peter Murphy, JOHN THE REVELATOR. An atmospheric tale of a young boy growing up in a small village whose life is altered by his friendship with a very free-spirited boy who he meets. It’s an interesting debut, filled with humour and energy, and a certain sense of mystery. Best of all is the old crone, Mrs Nagle, who takes up residence in John’s house whenever she sees an opportunity. Their face-offs are very funny and original.”