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The Boy I Love

William Hussey

Andersen Press (14+) 9781839134821 (Paperback)

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The scale and tragedy of World War One is juxtaposed with an intimate relationship between Stephen and Danny in the trenches.  The bleakness of the war is realised tremendously well and there’s a real sense of tension as the novel develops. A looming sense of foreboding colours this character-led novel which encourages reflections on history.

Themes:

  • History (WWI) 
  • LGBTQ+ 
  • Romance 
  • Empathy 
  • Identity 
  • Discrimination 
  • Social class 
  • Wellbeing

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William Hussey

William Hussey is the award-winning author of over a dozen novels, including the critically-acclaimed Hideous Beauty, The Outrage, and Broken Hearts and Zombie Parts. William has spent over a decade visiting schools in the UK and internationally, teaching creative writing to young people and presenting workshops on LGBTQ+ lives and fundamental human rights. William lives in Dumfries with his partner Chris, his faithful dog Bucky and a vivid imagination.

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