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This book is unique - standard writing in someway but mainly anchored on dialogue and relationships. The writing is so poetic or economical that I wished there was context and more detailed writing of certain events. The beauty of most sentences got me through when I just didn't feel compelled to continue. I love how this book addresses issue of manhood, sexuality and emotional acceptance and awareness. The book is also anchored in many historical figures and facts. I find that really disorienti
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The gold standard in World War I fiction - Barker's choice to focus on the close-up of its impact on individuals is inspired and her exploration of the conflict between British society and the new order imposed by the war is amazingly well done.
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