A guy at work gave me this to read last weel. He wanted to get my opinion on it, as he couldn't get into it. I know how frustrating it is to give people books and want a verdict. So I have bumped it to the top of my reading and attatck it later today. Plan to read and release.

I'm not sure if it was because of the prejudice that may have been handed on to me with this book, or if the first 100 pages or so weren't as well written as the rest of the book. But it took me that long to get into the book. From there on in, I was hooked. Infact, I discovered you have to keep reading for things to make sense. This book did transport me to the horrors of trench warfare. (Infact I dusted off some reference books on WWI to look at the pictures as I was reading.) I think Ms Anthony really gives you a good feel for what it must have been like. I would be interested to read more of her works. Not too sure what will happen to this book next. I will offer it bak to my college to see if he thinks it may be worth another bash (I say yes). Failing that I will release it for somebody else to enjoy.

This book is going in the post to Sweeden as a RABCK to grant a wish for Sarabe1. Safe travels little book. I hope you enjoy it!

A very nice surprise from Sharun - thank you!

I have been reading a lot of WW1 books recently, and this one did a very good job of conveying the horrors of trench warfare at the individual level.
Beautifully written - I really liked it!
And I will read it again before deciding what to do with it next....

Read this!
Happy Hunting!

I spent last Tuesday in Stockholm, shopping until I drop. Inbetween that activity I visited Espresso House, left 2 and took 2. :)