A Ladder To The Sky by John Boyne
The novel follows the ambitious and morally ambiguous Maurice Swift, an aspiring writer who is willing to go to any lengths to achieve literary fame. Lacking original ideas, Maurice manipulates and exploits the stories of others, including those of his mentor, a celebrated author with a dark past. As he climbs the ladder of success, Maurice's deceitful actions leave a trail of betrayal and destruction, ultimately questioning the price of ambition and the ethical boundaries of storytelling. The narrative explores themes of ambition, manipulation, and the consequences of sacrificing integrity for success.
- Published
- 2018
- Nationality
- Irish
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 350-400
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(4.3)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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