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the_argumentative_bong's review against another edition
5.0
4.5, rounded off to 5⭐
A truly amazing short novella about two hurt and broken men, on the opposite sides of war and the border between their respective countries. The fact that it is only about 40 pages or so, does not take away the poignancy and beauty of the story. It is so complete in itself that it does not leave the reader dissatisfied...just wistfully wishing for a little bit more.
A truly amazing short novella about two hurt and broken men, on the opposite sides of war and the border between their respective countries. The fact that it is only about 40 pages or so, does not take away the poignancy and beauty of the story. It is so complete in itself that it does not leave the reader dissatisfied...just wistfully wishing for a little bit more.
iphigenie72's review against another edition
5.0
There's only three more days to the month of Daily dose for this year and I seriously thought I wouldn't het to give a 5 stars at all, but I'm happy to have been proven wrong.
I loved the story of John and Tom, two soldiers on the different sides of a border. Tom, a former medic, rescues John when the latter has a bad fall. I liked the slow building of the friendship, even though it was a short story it didn't feel rushed. We know enough of the characters' past to feel like we understand them without the story being cluttered by too much information.
It's a sweet story, well written and an interesting read. I will probably read other books from this author.
I loved the story of John and Tom, two soldiers on the different sides of a border. Tom, a former medic, rescues John when the latter has a bad fall. I liked the slow building of the friendship, even though it was a short story it didn't feel rushed. We know enough of the characters' past to feel like we understand them without the story being cluttered by too much information.
It's a sweet story, well written and an interesting read. I will probably read other books from this author.
lillian_francis's review
4.0
Really enjoyed this sweet short story of two soldiers on opposite sides at a remote outpost. The world building was subtle and I never felt lost.
the_argumentative_bong's review
5.0
4.5, rounded off to 5⭐
A truly amazing short novella about two hurt and broken men, on the opposite sides of war and the border between their respective countries. The fact that it is only about 40 pages or so, does not take away the poignancy and beauty of the story. It is so complete in itself that it does not leave the reader dissatisfied...just wistfully wishing for a little bit more.
A truly amazing short novella about two hurt and broken men, on the opposite sides of war and the border between their respective countries. The fact that it is only about 40 pages or so, does not take away the poignancy and beauty of the story. It is so complete in itself that it does not leave the reader dissatisfied...just wistfully wishing for a little bit more.
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