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Gifts Of War (2009)

by Mackenzie Ford(Favorite Author)

3.51 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

0385528957 (ISBN13: 9780385528955)

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

Nan A. Talese

review 1: This is an interesting look at WWI from a British perspective, especially regarding the analysis of military intelligence. The main character, Hal Montgomery, is an English officer who meets his German counterpart during a Christmas truce. When the German officer asks a favor of Hal, Hal's fate is sealed. During the course of the book, Hal demonstrates his weakness of character. It is difficult to overlook his dishonesty in dealing with his lover and the cavalier way he disregards his pledge of secrecy as a government official. Perhaps the ending is a fitting tribute to a man whose moral compass is off kilter, but it is still disturbing.
review 2: I would have easily given this book 4 stars if it weren't for one particularly uncomfortable part. I found it... more interesting how the author gave accounts during the war of those on the Front and compared it to London, which really had minimal lifestyle changes at the time. It was interesting to see what drove the main character the most, guilt or unconditional love, after making a quick decision that was deceiving and therefore affected the lives of those he loved. It was definitely an interesting read, and the end wasn't what I had hoped/expected would happen to the main character but was very thought provoking. less

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