Alice Winn
In Memoriam
In Memoriam
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On the Western Front in 1914, two young men, Henry Gaunt and Sidney Ellwood, are in love with each other despite the horrors of war. Alice Winn's debut novel, In Memoriam, is a powerful and moving portrayal of their romance and the tragedy of the First World War.
Format: Hardback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 09 March 2023
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
In 1914, war feels distant to Henry Gaunt and Sidney Ellwood, both too young to enlist. Gaunt is consumed by an all-consuming infatuation with Ellwood, unaware of his friend's enduring love. When Gaunt's mother asks him to join the British army to protect their family from anti-German attacks, he eagerly signs up, relieved to escape his overwhelming emotions. However, Ellwood and their classmates soon follow him into the trenches, where they endure the horrors of war together. Despite fleeting moments of solace, their friends are dying in front of them, and they know they could be next.
In Memoriam is an epic tale of the devastating tragedies of war and the forbidden romance that blossoms in its grip. It is a breathtaking debut that has received critical acclaim. The Sunday Times has listed it as one of the top five bestsellers for March 2023.
Elizabeth Day, Birdsong, Joanna Quinn, Claire Fuller, and Garth Greenwell have all praised the novel for its immersive, stirring, tender, and devastating qualities. Day describes it as one of the best debuts she has read in recent years, praising its ability to transport readers to the front lines of World War I. Quinn praises the novel's vivid portrayal of the characters and their relationships, while Fuller praises its ability to evoke emotions and create a sense of realism. Greenwell praises the novel's ability to create cherishable and alive characters, stating that it reminded him of the power of literature to connect with readers on a deep level.
Overall, In Memoriam is a powerful and moving novel that explores the complexities of love, friendship, and war. It is a must-read for anyone who appreciates historical fiction and is interested in exploring the human experience during times of conflict.
Weight: 500g
Dimension: 146 x 224 x 37 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780241567821
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