The Elements

A Novel

De: John Boyne

Narrado por: Anna Friel, Colin Morgan, Dane Whyte O’Hara, Niamh Cusack

From bestselling author John Boyne, a gripping and profound exploration of guilt, blame, trauma, and the human capacity for redemption. This program features multicast narration.

In The Elements, acclaimed Irish novelist John Boyne has created an epic saga that weaves together four interconnected narratives, each representing a different perspective on crime: the enabler, the accomplice, the perpetrator, and the victim.

The narrative follows a mother on the run from her past, a young soccer star facing a trial, a successful surgeon grappling with childhood trauma, and a father on a transformative journey with his son. Each is somehow connected to the next, and as the story unfolds, their lives intersect in unimaginable ways.

Boyne’s most ambitious work yet, The Elements is both an engrossing drama and a moving investigation of why and how we allow crime to occur. With masterful, spellbinding prose, he navigates this complex subject with extraordinary empathy and unflinching honesty. The story resonates on a deeply emotional level, challenging readers to confront their own conceptions of guilt and innocence at every step. Amid the wildly engrossing storytelling, the book ultimately asks: What would you do when faced with the unthinkable?

"[Niamh Cusack] capture[s] the heartbreak, fury and underlying defensiveness of a woman whose life has been upended by the actions of a man" —The Guardian on Water

A Macmillan Audio production from Henry Holt & Company

kept me on the edge of my seat!

Best book in a very long time, much enjoyed , wish i could read it again as a new book, all new to me again. will definitely suggest to others. im from Ireland, so much appreciated the island description also.

Captivating

The story was powerful and the narration fantastic! It was captivating. I could not put the book down.

Relatable and raw human struggle

Absolutely amazing story that captivate you from the first moment on. Full of emotions and wisdom. The story is thought, provoking and full of hope.

Four Segments, One Tapestry.

My first Boyne book and I’m in awe of his craft. His command of the English language is undeniable, but it pales in comparison to how he builds character and storyline. I especially loved the way he weaves the same lives through the four segments—a reminder of how interwoven we all are, and how love and redemption can still find their way in.

Story line

I listened to this book and the readers were wonderful. I loved how the stories were connected. It was so interesting