Have you ever wondered what happened to the family of Bruno, the young boy who befriended a Jewish prisoner in Auschwitz in John Boynes bestselling novel The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas? If so, you might be interested in reading All the Broken Places, a sequel of sorts that follows the life of Brunos older sister, Gretel.

Gretel is now 91 years old and lives in a luxurious flat in London. She has never spoken of her childhood in Nazi Germany, where her father was a concentration camp commandant and her mother was a fanatical supporter of Hitler. She has tried to forget her brothers tragic fate and her own role in it. She has also tried to escape the chaos and violence of the post-war years, when she travelled across Europe looking for a new identity and a new home.

But Gretels past is about to catch up with her when a new family moves in next door. The father is a film producer who is hiding a dark secret that could endanger his wife and son. The son is a lonely boy who reminds Gretel of Bruno and who desperately needs her help. As Gretel gets involved in their lives, she is forced to confront her own terrible past and the sins she has never atoned for.

All the Broken Places is a powerful and gripping novel about secrets, guilt and complicity. It explores how the horrors of the Holocaust have affected generations of survivors and perpetrators, and how it is never too late for bravery and redemption. John Boyne masterfully weaves historical facts with fictional characters, creating a compelling story that will keep you hooked until the end.

If you enjoyed The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, you will love All the Broken Places. It is a novel that will make you think, feel and question your own moral choices. Dont miss this stunning sequel by one of the most acclaimed writers of our time.