Strange, the writing made is I never really could immerse myself completely, or relate to the character much. It's basically almost an objective descriptions of things said, a succession of events, with next to no input on how the protagonist felt. While I couldn't attach myself to any of the characters, I still felt curious about what will happen to them.

The anti-war message is woven into the story beautifully, without over the top symbolism. The simple and beautiful pleasures of life made me feel nostalgic for a place and time I have never experienced.