A review by tloader
The Machine Gunners by Robert Westall

adventurous emotional hopeful sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I first read this book as a child because I was fascinated by the war that my grandparents experienced. It always been a book that I think of fondly and had read many times. It brings back my attempts to understand war and seeing there was fear on both sides. As children we were bombarded with folms and images of the war and this Book brought to life the children's perspective and their limited understanding. This book is full of adventure and gives a good perspective of war through the eyes of children. This book was as good to read as an adult as it was as a child!