"The Heart's Invisible Furies" is a novel written by John Boyne and published in 2017. The book tells the story of Cyril Avery, an Irishman who is adopted as a baby by a wealthy and eccentric Dublin couple.
The novel is divided into seven parts, each of which covers a different period in Cyril's life, beginning with his birth in 1945 and ending in 2015. Throughout the novel, Cyril struggles with his identity and sexuality, which is further complicated by the conservative and Catholic society in which he lives.
The novel explores themes of love, loss, family, identity, and the changing social and political landscape of Ireland over the course of the 20th century. It is also a powerful commentary on the discrimination and violence faced by the LGBTQ+ community in Ireland during this time period.
The Heart's Invisible Furies has been widely praised for its poignant storytelling, vivid characters, and deft handling of complex themes. It has been called a "masterpiece" by many critics and was a finalist for the 2017 Lambda Literary Award for Gay Fiction.
Overall, "The Heart's Invisible Furies" is a moving and thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of identity, love, and family in a changing world.
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