Very enjoyably depressing

Rating: 8/10 (29 November 2017)

This book was really great as it captured the pain of war during this time. It shows the degradation of our main character's mental state as he witnesses his friends being shot, killed, disfigured, and any other tragedy war brings. As you ultimately read through this and get to know characters you will feel great sorrow as very likable and relatable (in the sense that you can feel for their saddenings) are torn to bits mentally and physically. This book also shows how authority figures ,such as the boys' teacher who inspires them to join the military, can manipulate and prey on the ignorance of the horrific natures of the world itself. Great book.