Michael Kenneth Smith
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War novels are in some ways such easy reads, we always know who the enemy is, right? In "Home Again" this is just not the case, we are presented the story of two soldiers Zach and Luke. One is a Union Sharpshooter, the other a Confederate soldier who fills several roles. Who is the good guy? You become so invested in the life of each that neither is the enemy in this tale. All the horror of war is evident in this book, as is human compassion. This is one I will share, and plan to read again.
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- 4
- Medlemmer
- 16
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- #679,947
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- 4.8
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- 3
- ISBN
- 3
Thus starts Zach’s journey to find this man’s family so he can explain? Apologize? Find redemption? Whatever it is, he can’t explain it to himself or to anyone else but find this man’s family he must.
Zach has not talked about his War experiences for years. In fact he pretty much keeps to himself but a reporter has been asking questions about Zach’s war time life. It’s been a while since the war has ended and maybe it’s time to talk about the horrors of that time. But can he? Can he tell his story?
This is not a long novel but it’s a rich one. The prose is spare but you don’t feel any lack because of this. The reader still finds him/herself lost in time and place for good or bad. And if that place is Andersonville prison – it’s very bad. Any student of history knows of the horrors of that place. Zach’s determination to complete what he sees as his mission get him out of that horrible place and on his way. His story is strong, compelling and one to read more than once.… (mere)