I also enjoyed Winn’s prose & perspective on war and how destructive and wasteful it is. The boarding school scenes and the dynamic between Ellwood and Gaunt reminded me so much of a combination of A Separate Peace and Maurice - making it quite comfortably in league with the classics!
I filled out a form at my new library and am still waiting for their book recommendations. Either they are swamped or stumped by my list of well liked books which runs to the esoteric lol.
I also enjoyed Winn’s prose & perspective on war and how destructive and wasteful it is. The boarding school scenes and the dynamic between Ellwood and Gaunt reminded me so much of a combination of A Separate Peace and Maurice - making it quite comfortably in league with the classics!
I heard the author interviewed and she had done a huge amount of research. I agree it will stand the test of time.
I filled out a form at my new library and am still waiting for their book recommendations. Either they are swamped or stumped by my list of well liked books which runs to the esoteric lol.
Probably a bit of both! I’d love to know what’s on your list.