johnny dangerously. reviewed Regeneration Tie In by Pat Barker
Review of 'Regeneration Tie In' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
How do we heal? And what facilitates healing? And, if we can answer that question, what causes pain and suffering, and who is responsible for those wounds? Using the background of WWI and a bevy of historical domain characters, this book seeks to answer those questions, and honestly I think it does a fine job. It's certainly, along with its two sequels, one of my favorite books I've read as an adult... or, ever. You could justifiably say I'm biased, but I think it's a modern classic. The quick and easy prose only speeds it along, making it a slick novel to read that's nonetheless deeply feeling and contemplative. Five stars isn't enough, frankly.
