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krobart's review
5.0
See my review here:
https://whatmeread.wordpress.com/2021/06/03/review-1671-now-we-shall-be-entirely-free/
https://whatmeread.wordpress.com/2021/06/03/review-1671-now-we-shall-be-entirely-free/
greybeard49's review against another edition
4.0
A beautifully written book which was a joy to read. The author’s attention to historical detail amazes. The story emerges through a series of beautifully depicted cameos traversed by his main characters. One chapter describes the exploits of his hero and the next deals with the adventures of the adversaries who pursue him.
And so on etc. Right up to the denouement which is carried off handsomely. I really look forward to reading more of Miller’s work in the future.
And so on etc. Right up to the denouement which is carried off handsomely. I really look forward to reading more of Miller’s work in the future.
nicjohnston's review
4.0
A compelling story which is carried along with the poetic language and rhythm, which is maintained throughout. A rounded up 3.5, taking into account that some additional editing would not have gone amiss, by the end I was absolutely enthralled.
cazinthehat's review against another edition
5.0
I read Pure when it won the Costa and loved it - when I first saw this it didn’t appeal at all - a military man trying to find himself after a war, not really my bag. But shiiiiiiit this is good. Andrew Miller is a fantastic storyteller, oh my goodness. An eerie cat-and-mouse thriller too. Highly recommend if you want to get lost in a good (really f***ing good) story.
hedread's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this suspenseful historical novel of the atrocities of war. A man seeking to forget his past learns he is being hunted. A story of love and redemption set during the Napoleanic wars.
danapcass's review against another edition
“Outside passengers” is going to be one of those details I think about every so often until I die
thesamesky's review
challenging
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
john_raine's review against another edition
4.0
This is the first book I have read by this author and the first I have heard of him. It's a little hard for me to review to say what I liked about it so much, but I appreciated the slow build where you learn more and more about the character as you go along. Many novels introduce you to the main character and then slowly flesh them out over the course, but in this book the first thing that you know is that he was involved in a wartime atrocity, but not exactly how.
The setting of the book was beautiful and I think the historical framework worked well. I will definitely pick up other books by the author.
The setting of the book was beautiful and I think the historical framework worked well. I will definitely pick up other books by the author.