Genre: Historical
Fiction/Short Story
Description:
“The Canadian army was widely viewed to be one of the finest fighting
forces in WWI, acclaimed by friend and foe alike. However, historical figures
and newspaper articles do little to illuminate the true nature of war. For
that, one must see through the eyes of those that fought the war. One must
stand in their shoes, sleep with their dreams, and shudder at their fears. This
venture into the fictional lives of John and Greg attempts to offer that
experience. Bound by friendship, these young warriors embark on a journey of
trial and tragedy in Conflict, a 20th Century historical fiction. They face
death, loss, and grief as compatriots fall in battle and hopes of glory die with
them.”
Author:
“Eric Halpenny is a seemingly normal engineer by day, but a fiction
author by night. He hasn't quit his day job. His preferred subject matter
concerns life, existence, choice, spirituality, God, science, philosophy, and
the nature of reality—all in the guise of entertaining stories. He started
writing novels at the age of eight, but waited to publish until thirty-eight.
He is often inspired in the middle of the night or while driving home from
work. He lives in Northern California with his wife and three children.”
Appraisal:
A quick, thought-provoking short story about two friends serving as
Canadian soldiers in WWI. It explores war and the motivations of the two
friends as well as how the experience of war might change their outlook.
Format/Typo
Issues:
No significant issues.
Rating: ****
Four Stars
Reviewed
by: BigAl
Approximate
word count: 10-11,000 words
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