by John Boyne · Editorial Empúries · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788418833786
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In 'When the World Broke Down', John Boyne introduces us to Gretel Fernsby, a 91-year-old woman living in London who harbors a dark past related to her escape from Nazi Germany and her father, the commander of an extermination camp. Her life takes a turn when she befriends Henry, the nine-year-old son of a neighboring couple, which brings back memories of her brother Bruno. One day, she witnesses an act of violence between Henry's parents, forcing her to choose between her safety and the child's, facing dilemmas similar to those of her past. This decision leads her to confront the guilt and shame of her past complicity, while risking revealing the secrets she has kept throughout her life.
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.
