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The Boy at the Top of the Mountain

By: John Boyne
Narrated by: Alex Wyndham
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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 household at the top of the German mountains. 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.

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

©2015 John Boyne (P)2020 Penguin Audio Historical Fiction History & Culture Literature & Fiction Fiction

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Never fails to take you on a journey without a map …intriguing with superb voice acting narration.
Given the subject matter , not sure I enjoyed it but I certainly couldn’t put it down

Boyle at his best !

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A moving story, but the repetitive cadence in the recording was a major detracting part of the audiobook.

Great book, not a great narration

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i liked the book very much. It makes you think of many aspects, past and present, The narrator was able to transmit a lot of feelings. I recommend the book.

A very good book! Good narrator!

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I couldn't stop listening to this interesting story which was harrowing at times and so sad to hear how the innocence of a child could be changed by evil Adolf Hiltler & his regime changing the boy totally for the worse.
But as with other books from John Boyne I'm glad he realises the error of his actions & tries to attone for them.

Another excellent story from John Boyne.

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A beautiful but harrowing mirror held up to the reality of how humans treat each other. An incredible story based around a historical background that makes your heart cry. John Boyne is a master at developing characters for the reader to fall in love with, embrace, be repulsed by and develop real compassion for them. The way he weaves a story across years and generations but brings you as the reader full circle on an emotional journey is a unique skill. If you love John Boyne, this is a great listen.

Another rollercoaster of humanity

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