Review: A beautifully written historical tale.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 12 13, 2013
A Sea of Dead by Robert Fowler is a captivating short story about British army captain David Sherman recovering in a VA hospital after being injured during battle with the Germans during WWI.  David, like many soldiers who’ve come back from a war, struggled with transitioning back home.  As is common when recovering from a trauma, David becomes fixated on Marlina, one of the staff members.  He begins dreading visits from his wife though he loves seeing his daughters.  His struggle paints a clear picture of how difficult it can be for soldiers when they return home.  While not as shocking as Johnny Got His Gun or some of the other classic war novels, A Sea of Dead had its share of trying moments.The characters in this story were well written and the glum mood appropriate for the topic.  While the ending was somewhat troubling, it was fitting considering the circumstances.