Regeneration: The first novel in Pat Barker's Booker Prize-winning Regeneration trilogy

I never thought this would be so good. I ordered for an old book but this in no way shows that it is old. The book is as good as new with not even a mere scratch. The packing was excellent as always. Love shopping books at Amazon.As regards to the book, it was probably the best book on the sufferings of shell shock victims I've ever read. A must read for everyone who thinks they ought to know how cruel the war had been. I laughed, I smiled, I cried and I marvelled at this piece of work by Barker.The book simply left me speechless. I just loved it. I can't say anymore, really.♥

Regeneration by Pat Barker is an essential read for anyone looking to grasp the profound moral and psychological battles soldiers face during wartime. Based on extensive research into World War I soldiers and doctors, the novel intricately weaves together the experiences of several real-life figures. Barker skillfully portrays the varied emotions and sentiments of British soldiers in 1917, offering a deeply human perspective on the horrors of war.The story is set in a military hospital focused on the "regeneration" of soldiers mentally scarred by their experiences on the battlefield. Dr. Rivers, the central character, is tasked with the delicate responsibility of restoring these men to health—both physical and mental—while grappling with his own ethical dilemmas. He faces the difficult challenge of sending soldiers back to the front lines, knowing the psychological toll it could take, and determining how to deliver the news to those unfit to return without making them feel worthless. The balance between duty and compassion is finely and thoughtfully examined throughout.Barker’s portrayal of the complexities faced by Dr. Rivers and his patients is particularly moving. The inclusion of English war poets Siegfried Sassoon and Wilfred Owen adds another layer of historical depth, and the interaction between these real-life figures enriches the narrative.Overall, Regeneration is a deeply researched and beautifully written exploration of war’s impact on the human psyche.

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Beautifully and sensitively written. One forgets how shell shock was construed as cowardice then.Also, I loved the character of Rivers.A whole generation of youth was brutally massacred.The book shows how war can kill the human spirit along with killing the human being.

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