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Title: The Soldier's Return
Author: Melvyn Bragg
Narrator: Julian Elfer
Format: Unabridged
Length: 8 hrs and 25 mins
Language: English
Release date: 07-07-15
Publisher: Audible Studios
Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes
Genres: Fiction, Historical
Publisher's Summary:
In the spring of 1946, ex-corporal Sam Richardson returns home from the "forgotten war" in Burma to his hometown of Wigton in Cumbria, England, to the joyful relief of his young wife, Ellen. He finds a town in which, seemingly, little has changed: the same twisting alleys, weavers' cottages, and medieval archways and the same lack of prospects for an uneducated, working-class man like himself.
Sam, however, has changed. The war has not only left him with traumatic memories, which he tries to suppress, but also given him greater self-confidence and broadened his horizons. From her wartime jobs, Ellen too has gained a sense of independence she does not want to give up. And then there's six-year-old Joe, a baby when Sam volunteered, who can scarcely remember his father. As all three strive to adjust, the bonds of love and loyalty become stretched to the breaking point.
With this absorbing story of one family, Melvyn Bragg conveys the experience of millions in the aftermath of the Second World War. The Soldier's Return is a taut, profoundly moving novel by a writer at the height of his powers.
Members Reviews:
Coming Home
The parts about Burma, and the reunion of the soldiers were good. Unfortunately, I had a difficult time with Sam's wife, Ellen, and their son, Joe. Ellen obviously had a difficult time during the war, but she didn't seem to be willing to meet Sam half way in looking for solutions to their problems. Joe was irritating to say the least. Talk about an Oedipus Complex! I believe Joe is the focus of the 2nd book in the trilogy too so I doubt that I will read it.
Way too long and drawn out. Yawn.
I did actually read the entire book, though I kept wondering why. Someone should have edited this book to 1/3 its length, and insisted the author give more resolution at the end. The entire plot was the slowly growing angst, and the resolution never happened except abruptly in the last few paragraphs. I did enjoy the setting, but so not worth the time investment. Sorry.
Five Stars
Very well written saga of a soldier returning from war drastically changed.
very enjoyable Good characters
very enjoyable
Good characters involved
Four Stars
Copy reflects an accurate description.
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Title: The Soldier's Return
Author: Melvyn Bragg
Narrator: Julian Elfer
Format: Unabridged
Length: 8 hrs and 25 mins
Language: English
Release date: 07-07-15
Publisher: Audible Studios
Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes
Genres: Fiction, Historical
Publisher's Summary:
In the spring of 1946, ex-corporal Sam Richardson returns home from the "forgotten war" in Burma to his hometown of Wigton in Cumbria, England, to the joyful relief of his young wife, Ellen. He finds a town in which, seemingly, little has changed: the same twisting alleys, weavers' cottages, and medieval archways and the same lack of prospects for an uneducated, working-class man like himself.
Sam, however, has changed. The war has not only left him with traumatic memories, which he tries to suppress, but also given him greater self-confidence and broadened his horizons. From her wartime jobs, Ellen too has gained a sense of independence she does not want to give up. And then there's six-year-old Joe, a baby when Sam volunteered, who can scarcely remember his father. As all three strive to adjust, the bonds of love and loyalty become stretched to the breaking point.
With this absorbing story of one family, Melvyn Bragg conveys the experience of millions in the aftermath of the Second World War. The Soldier's Return is a taut, profoundly moving novel by a writer at the height of his powers.
Members Reviews:
Coming Home
The parts about Burma, and the reunion of the soldiers were good. Unfortunately, I had a difficult time with Sam's wife, Ellen, and their son, Joe. Ellen obviously had a difficult time during the war, but she didn't seem to be willing to meet Sam half way in looking for solutions to their problems. Joe was irritating to say the least. Talk about an Oedipus Complex! I believe Joe is the focus of the 2nd book in the trilogy too so I doubt that I will read it.
Way too long and drawn out. Yawn.
I did actually read the entire book, though I kept wondering why. Someone should have edited this book to 1/3 its length, and insisted the author give more resolution at the end. The entire plot was the slowly growing angst, and the resolution never happened except abruptly in the last few paragraphs. I did enjoy the setting, but so not worth the time investment. Sorry.
Five Stars
Very well written saga of a soldier returning from war drastically changed.
very enjoyable Good characters
very enjoyable
Good characters involved
Four Stars
Copy reflects an accurate description.