War today is such a more visible thing. We see it on television, on CNN. In 1914, war was a concept. John Boyne cnnconcepttelevision Change image and share on social
I can remember being eight, and I like writing about that age of innocence when children still have a sense of wonder. John Boyne agechildinnocence Change image and share on social
People try to glorify war, particularly those who aren't actually fighting in them. People tend to make heroes of those who are fighting in them. John Boyne fightglorifyhero Change image and share on social
I move between the two: I write an adult novel, and then I write a children's book. I quite enjoy that. It's a nice change of pace each time. John Boyne adultbookchange Change image and share on social
It's a wonderful thing to write for children. John Boyne childthingwonderful Change image and share on social
I suppose books are my real passion in life. John Boyne booklifepassion Change image and share on social
Throughout my teenage years, I read 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens every December. It was a story that never failed to excite me, for as well as being a Dickens enthusiast, I have always loved ghost stories. John Boyne carolcharlechristmas share on social
What makes a classic is difficult to define. It's entirely subjective, of course. And the term is employed far too promiscuously. John Boyne classicdefinedifficult Change image and share on social
I wrote my first book at 20, but my whole focus from about the age of 12 was to be a writer. John Boyne agebookfocus Change image and share on social
I am opposed to war, to killing people, to any kind of hatred and violence. John Boyne hatredkillkind Change image and share on social
