{"product_id":"hearts-invisible-furies","title":"Hearts Invisible Furies","description":"''A bold, funny epic'' Observer\n''Compelling and satisfying . . . At times, incredibly funny, at others, heartrending'' Sarah Winman, author of Still Life\n___\n\nCyril Avery is not a real Avery. At least, that''s what his parents make sure to remind him. Adopted as a baby, he feels more and more disconnected with the family that treats him more as a curious pet, rather than a beloved son.\n\nSo, as a young adult, Cyril decides to embark on a quest to find his place in the world. Sometimes misguided and often in the wrong place at the wrong time, life has dealt him a difficult hand but Cyril is resolute that he can change things, and find the courage to be himself.\n\nAnd in doing so, his story will come across that of Catherine Goggin, a young, pregnant woman finding herself alone and isolated at only sixteen. There is a place in the world for both of them, and Cyril is determined to find it.\n___\n\nWhat readers are saying:\n\n''The story of the life of one man, told against the backdrop of twentieth century Ireland'' ''Simultaneously heart-breaking, funny and life-affirming.''\n''Fantastic eccentric characters and dark humour is underpinned by a touching love story, perfect.''\n''The saddest and happiest book I have read . . . told with great compassion and ultimately a great love of life.''\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1784161004\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1784161004.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Boyne  John\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing  age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43357899161661,"sku":"BVV.1784161004.A","price":10.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1784161004-0.jpg?v=1784239941","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/hearts-invisible-furies","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}