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cariad_llyfr's review against another edition
4.0
This book is hard-going, not because the writing is bad but because the truth of the war is so hard hitting. I found myself becoming overcome with anger most of the time and questioning why, so many lives were taken, but I was also in awe of the sheer bravery and nonchalant attitude of many of the soldiers. It took me a while to complete this simply because of the immense feelings I had for it, it is an incredible book and an important one for everyone to read to show that there was barely any bitterness or animosity between the British and German troops. As Private Leonard Gordon Davies stated "this stupidity, the absurdity of war really struck me [...] you're trying to kill the man you've just been talking to. War is ridiculous." And, after this book, I am inclined to wholeheartedly agree.
earthtolayne's review
5.0
Well there's not really much to be said after reading this, just that I cried quite a bit. Such a sad and inexcusable part of history.
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