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The Photographer of the Lost
by Caroline Scott
A wonderful story of loss and devastation, love and hope in the aftermath of the First World War.
An excellent debut novel from Caroline Scott. Her writing is descriptive and excellently portrays the despair felt by those whose loved ones had ‘disappeared’ or were ‘missing’ after the war.
Having been to Ypres myself several times, as well as other places featured in the story - Poperinge, Tyne Cot and many other cemeteries - it is clear that the author has undertaken thorough research both historically and geographically. The scale of loss and devastation during the First World War is just beyond comprehension and the author has done well in conveying this to the reader.
I did feel at times that the first half of the story lacked pace, but this greatly improved in the second half. Overall an insightful and moving story that reminds us of the importance of remembrance.
I am grateful to the publisher, Simon & Schuster UK for an early digital copy of this book via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review.
An excellent debut novel from Caroline Scott. Her writing is descriptive and excellently portrays the despair felt by those whose loved ones had ‘disappeared’ or were ‘missing’ after the war.
Having been to Ypres myself several times, as well as other places featured in the story - Poperinge, Tyne Cot and many other cemeteries - it is clear that the author has undertaken thorough research both historically and geographically. The scale of loss and devastation during the First World War is just beyond comprehension and the author has done well in conveying this to the reader.
I did feel at times that the first half of the story lacked pace, but this greatly improved in the second half. Overall an insightful and moving story that reminds us of the importance of remembrance.
I am grateful to the publisher, Simon & Schuster UK for an early digital copy of this book via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review.