Reviews

"The narrative is hard to put down once one is used to the elaborate character development of the book's main character Sapper Harold 'Bluey' Dowson, his family and comrades in arms. It is not one for political correctness - such platitudes were not part of the WWI veteran's approach to life - but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Racism, sexism, violent and uncouth behaviour were the norm at the time the narrative is set. By retaining such language the book is much more realistic and accurate than a modern watered down historical 'memory' of WWI." Dr Gregory P Gilbert - Australian Naval Institute