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Book Review By A. Antonow
The Wars by Timothy Findley

Robert Ross is a sensitive young man from Canada. The nineteen-year-old fights in the First World War, where he is exposed to unbelievable violence, constant death and the insanity of trench warfare. Ross is himself victimized, and he sees many around him die or go mad. Eventually, he is accused of betraying his country. An odd story, almost a myth, circulates about Ross's attempt to save horses at the cost of men during the war. The unravelling of the events suggests that Ross saw that war turned humans into brutes.


Plot & Themes
Tone of book? - depressed
Time/era of story - 1900-1920's
Internal struggle/realization? Yes
Struggle over
Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book
War/Revolt/Disaster on civilians Yes
Conflict:

Main Character
Gender - Male
Profession/status:
Age: - a teen
Ethnicity/Nationality

Main Adversary
Identity: - society

Setting
Europe Yes
The Americas (not US): Yes
The Americas: - Canada

Writing Style
Amount of dialog - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
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