The Absolutist by John Boyne

From Book Trigger Warnings
The Absolutist
Cover of The Absolutist by John Boyne
Author(s) John Boyne
Published May 2011
Publisher Doubleday
Genre(s) Historical Fiction
Age group Adult


The Absolutist by John Boyne is an adult historical fiction novel, originally published in May 2011.

Trigger Warnings

  • Alcohol
  • Assault
  • Blood
  • Bullying
  • Death
  • Emesis
  • Gore
  • Gun violence
  • Homophobia
  • Hospitalisation
  • Murder
  • Needles
  • Profanity
  • PTSD
  • Suicide
  • Violence
  • War

Representation

  • Gay main character*

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