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Regeneration
by Pat Barker
I was looking forward to reading this as part of my book club monthly meet but it wasn't what I expected. Perhaps I had 'Birdsong' in my head, the Sebastian Faulks novel which has been the best book I've read on the subject of WW1. Though it is a different book, in that it explores the the psychological effects of war. I didn't dislike this book - far from it, there are some powerful, moving scenes, and passages of evocative and beautiful writing. I admired Sassoon's stance and felt compassion for some of the characters. But for some reason the book didn't engage me fully, and I found it a bit flat at times. There isn't much of a plot, so perhaps that's the reason, though that doesn't usually bother me. But it is a thoughtful read.