The Heart's Invisible Furies

[HenryInTheTunnel]

I got this book on the recommendation of a mumsnet thread a couple of weeks ago, having never heard of it before, and just had to come back to say how much i've enjoyed it. I'm not quite finished yet but it's been a thoroughly enjoyable read. Well written, pacey, interesting characters and really good plot.

If youre browsing this topic for your next read, give this one a go!

It's wonderful, isn't it? I read it a couple of months ago. I also enjoyed John Boyne's A History of Loneliness. And he has a new one, A Ladder to the Sky, which will go on my tbr list.

It struck a great balance of good quality writing that wasn't so self indulgent as to become a bit of a chore (looking at you Donna Tartt) which is exactly what i was looking for. I'd definitely read more by him.

I loved the book also listened on audio fantastic narration

Cried with laughter and sadness it was very enjoyable read

I loved this book. It’s probably been one of my favourites that I’ve read this year.

The best book I’ve read in ages. Loved it. Cried with laughter and also sadness. I’m recommending to anyone who will listen to me!

What a fantastic book! Just finished it, read it on the recommendations of you ladies so thankyou!

I read this last month and thoroughly enjoyed it. It’s definitely one of the few I’ve read this year that has stuck in my mind long after finishing it.

I finished this last week, also on a recommendation from here, and loved it too! It’s so well written and totally agree with Henry above about it not becoming self indulgent and especially the Donna Tartt comment, really don’t get on with her books!

I LOVED it

I also read it after seeing a recommendation on here.
I'm ashamed to say that I spent one Sunday doing very little but read it as I just couldn't put it down- fabulous book.

Agree with everything said above.

Best book IV read in a long time, loved Cyril so much I actually miss him😂 agree with the Donna tartt comments.

My best book of the year by a long way. And I also agree about Donna Tartt!

I loved this one too. I loved the humour in his writing - definitely one of my best reads of 2018

Agreed! Loved it

I absolutely loved this book, I listened to the audible version which has THE BEST narration and remains one of my favourite audiobooks of all time. Well worth a read/listen. Give it time to get going and you will love it.

I adored this book!! Best I have read in a long time. History of Loneliness also very good.
I have just started ‘milkman’ by Anna Burns, another Irish author, which is good too.

I’ve just started this book thanks to MN. Can’t wait to get back to it already.
I’ve just finished Our House by Louise Candlish. I enjoyed that too, and for once I agreed with what was written on the cover (although I didn’t ‘literally shout out in shock’ at the ending I didn’t see it coming.