Book Report: The Wars
By timothy Findley
The Wars by Timothy Findley is a bare(a) but entrancing concur about a preadolescent Canadian soldier in WWI. Mr. Findley wrote the novel as a researcher trying to recreate the story of Robert Ross, the Canadian soldier. while the novel was written in 1977 a good set forth of the book was based on correspondence that Mr. Findley had with his uncle, Thomas Irving Findley, during and after(prenominal) the war, as well as some earlier family photos. passim the novel many of the humans basic instincts shine through with(predicate) as major themes; loneliness, violence and survival (for himself and others) when its most unlikely.
The book jumps around from the past to present from Canada and Europe and through flashbacks and interviews to go the tone of the book varied. While this technique might take on been used to keep the indorsers interest, I found it added to the intensity of the book. For we didnt regard just how the war was affecting Robert personally, but his family and friends as well. Mrs Ross adjusted her veil but did not put the flask away... Why is this mishap to us, Davenport? What does it mean - to kill your children? Kill them and then go in there and sing about it! What does that mean? She wept- but angrily. (Findley, 54).
        Timothy Findley seemed content on keeping Robert honest in his reference and personality. Thus it allowed for the reader to connect to and sympathize with the character easily. In fact the simplicity of it all can leave the reader feeling emotionally exhausted because such intense and simple emotion is hard to grasp right away. Robert? Yes, Rowena? Will you stay with me eer? Yes, Rowena. Can the rabbits stay forever, too? Yes, Rowena. This...
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