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Title: Work past the beginning and you will be captivated
Review: I was expecting a love story but instead found myself reading about a soldier's experience of war. The opening chapters focus on Stephen and Isabelle, a pair whose 'everlasting devotion' is terminated when Isabelle has a sudden and inexplicable change of heart. However, if you persevere past this point the rest is captivating. I can't remember the last time I was so caught up in a story, as when Stephen braves the battlefield and the underground. I am not a fan of war stories, but recommend Birdsong as an interesting read.
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