The Boy at the Top of the Mountain by John Boyne – review

‘The story’s ending is emotional and unexpected. It’s another classic from John Boyne!’

Pierrot loved France. It was his home, his life, his everything. But life was not calm and predictable. His mother was French but his father had fought for Germany in the first world war and when he came back from it, he had changed beyond all recognition. One night, after drinking too much, Pierrot’s father lashed out at his mother. From that moment onwards, Pierrot knew his father would leave, never to return.

Things soon became even worse for Pierrot. His mother was forced into working at a restaurant, which made her tired and ill. Pierrot’s Jewish friend, Ashnel, tried to help him and keep his spirits up but Pierrot could tell that his mother was getting weaker by the day and he had no way of helping her. One night, his mother came home and lay on her bed. Soon Pierrot was completely alone.

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