by John Boyne · SALAMANDRA · tapa dura · ISBN 9788498382754
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An unexpected bestseller in England, 'The Bet' by John Boyne introduces us to Danny Delaney, a young man whose vacation is interrupted by the return of his mother accompanied by police officers. Guilt consumes Mrs. Delaney, who isolates herself, leaving Danny and his father the task of rebuilding their family. Originally written as part of the 'Quick Reads' series to encourage reading in adults, this short novel became a publishing phenomenon.
John Boyne is an Irish novelist and writer. He is the author of sixteen novels for adults, six novels for younger readers, two novellas, and one collection of short stories. Boyne's historical novel The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (2006) received critical acclaim and was adapted into a 2008 drama film of the same name. As of 2022, the book has sold more than 11 million copies worldwide and has been translated into over 58 languages, making it one of the best-selling books of all time. A sequel, titled All the Broken Places, was published in 2022.
