Lyrical, tender, and incredibly moving. William Hussey masterfully balances brutal realism with pockets of sincere hope and joy - Becky AlbertalliIt’s a tale from the past, with a message for today. A stunningly poignant, devastating, and ultimately beautiful tour-de-force - Simon James GreenAt just nineteen, Stephen has already survived a year at the front. Now he is returning to the trenches to lead a platoon, despite his wounds. Broken-hearted from the loss of his first love, Stephen wonders what he's fighting for. Then he meets Private Danny McCormick, a smart, talented young recruit. From their first meeting, there's something undeniable between them – something forbidden by both society and the army. Determined to protect Danny, Stephen must face down the prejudices and ignorance of his superiors as well as the onslaught of German shells and sniper fire. As the summer of 1916 ticks down to one big push on the Somme, can Stephen and Danny stay together – and will their love save them – or condemn them?
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I have so much to say about this book. First of all the cover art is magnificent. Unfortunately I am very much someone who judges a book by its cover and something about it drew me in.
The book it's self is incredible and I devoured it within 24 hours. The character in this story are well established and clearly made with love ! The story is gripping and hard to put down. Somehow I laughed, gasped and cried. It's the type of book you didn't want to end
The boom has been on my radar since I first saw it and when I saw it at the bookshop , it was fate.
This was also my first war/history book aside from private peaceful and once so I very much appreciated the glossary to expain things! I used it well !
I look forward to reading more from the author! Zombie parts has been on my tbr for a while
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