Exploring the world through Bruno's eyes
In the novel, John Boyne is very clear about Bruno's age: he is nine years old, and the actor who plays him in the film, Asa Butterfield, is of a similar age.
- Why do you think the author chose to have a young boy as the main character in the narrative?
- What effects do you think this could have on the way readers or viewers respond to Bruno's character?
- Do you think this choice would affect the audiences who might want to watch the film on DVD?
John Boyne speaks about Bruno's character in this extract from our interview.
