The Boy at the Top of the Mountain
Boyne, John
historical fiction
historical drama
past tense
third limited POV
~227 pp
A dark historical fiction. Expect minimal worldbuilding, dense, literary prose, epic scope. Plot-driven. Ends on an unresolved note. Contains notable violence.
Matched by vibe, pacing, tone, and feel — not just genre.
| Word count | 56,727 |
| Page count | ~227 pp |
| Prologue | — |
| Epilogue | — |
| Tense | past |
| POV | third limited |