Title: A Negative Voice in a Sea of Adoration
Product review: It's a strange experience to read this book and then read the reviews to date on Amazon.com. Strange because I find myself agreeing with most of the comments written by others. There is no question in my mind that Hull is a fine novelist with a strong command of character and plot development. I was also strongly affected by the story. But did I like the book? No. It is unrelenting in its agonizing. It is painfully devastating and disturbing, page after page. The author is merciless in pushing the reader into the twin horrors of WWI trenches and modern-day nursing homes. This was clearly the author's intent and he does it very, very well. And that's obviously a measure of his success, as the other reviewers note. But it's as if Hull was afraid that taking a break to explore something positive in Patrick's life would somehow delute his message. Just a note to prospective readers...be prepared.
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