A History of Loneliness

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A History of Loneliness is a novel written by Irish novelist John Boyne. It was first published in 2014 by Doubleday. [1] [2] [3] [4]

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References

  1. "A HISTORY OF LONELINESS | Kirkus Reviews". Kirkus Reviews .
  2. "A History of Loneliness by John Boyne review – a denunciation of the Catholic church". The Guardian . October 3, 2014.
  3. "New novel brings John Boyne closer to home: A History of Loneliness". The Irish Times .
  4. "A History of Loneliness by John Boyne: Review". Toronto Star . February 21, 2015.