There's part of my life I'll never get back. I was eager to learn about Hungary since it is part off my heritage. I also confess to not knowing much of world war one so I was a little interested in the historical aspect. I was not interested in the detailed miserable conditions and events throughout this poor boys life. This book reminded me of A Farewell to Arms which I didn't like either. the writing was well done for the most part although I did have to re-read passages, specially to derive the meaning of the foreign words. The book read quickly although I had to force myself after the first half. This book deserves only 1.5 stars, it is realistically only a rough draft of something that could have potential after extensive editing. There is no depth to the characters and the descriptions of the war are basically just a laundry list of place names. There are so many run-on sentences that it is difficult to follow the author's train of thought. I'm surprised it was published in its present form.
I loved the narrator's voice and setting. I had never heard of this part of WWI.
—whitney121
Well written tale of WWl and what war and poverty does to young men.
—samsocool
Read about half, but wasn't motivated to finish it.
—nita
I guess I don't like World War 1 novels very much
—jono
Beautifully written story of World War I.
—MEME
