Earth
Boyne, John
It’s the tabloid sensation of the year: two well-known footballers standing in the dock, charged with sexual assault, a series of vile text messages pointing towards their guilt. As the trial unfolds, Evan Keogh reflects on the events that have led him to this moment. Since leaving his island home, his life has been a lie on many levels. He’s a talented footballer who wanted to be an artist. A gay man in a sport that rejects diversity. A defendant whose knowledge of what took place on that fateful night threatens more than just his freedom or career. The jury will deliver a verdict but, before they do, Evan must judge for himself whether the man he has become is the man he wanted to be. Penguin, Random House. Taken from book blurb.
Comments from BDS Reviewers
"A very thought-provoking and believable book."
"The pace and dialogue are both pitch-perfect."
"We learn a lot about the characters...I think we are in the end sympathetic to the main character despite what unfolds."
"An easy read."
"Well-written and fast-paced."
"Explores the difficulties of being homosexual, and the complexities of family relationships and friendships."
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2024