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Blurb

Fiery Deirdre Brannigan had opinions on everything. She certainly hated the very idea of war in 1914. Childhood pals Jack Oakley and Will Parsons thought it a grand adventure with their friends. But the crushing weight of her guilty conscience pushes Deirdre to leave Ireland and land directly in the fray. Meanwhile the five friends from Newfoundland blithely enlist. After all, the war couldn't possibly last very long…

They learn quickly how wrong they are and each is torn apart by the carnage in France.

What began with enthusiastic dreams of parades and dances with handsome young soldiers turned into long days and nights in the hospital wards desperately trying to save lives. And for the good and decent young men in fine new uniforms aching to prove themselves worthy on the field of battle, the horrors of war quickly descended.

What Our Readers Think

This book was entered in The Wishing Shelf Book Awards. This is what our readers thought:
Title: None Of Us the Same
Author: Jeffrey K. Walker

Star Rating: 5 Stars
Number of Readers: 21
Stats
Editing: 10/10
Writing Style: 10/10
Content: 10/10
Cover: 10/10
Of the 21 readers:
21 would read another book by this author.
21 thought the cover was good or excellent.
21 felt it was easy to follow.
21 would recommend this story to another reader to try.
10 felt the author's strongest skill was 'plotting a story'.
11 felt the author's strongest skill was 'developing the characters'.
21 felt the pacing was good or excellent.
21 thought the author understood the readership and what they wanted.

Readers' Comments
'What a truly wonderful novel. The author is excellent, particularly in terms of plot development and creating characters for the reader to care for.' Female reader, aged 66
'A superbly crafted novel of hardship during WW1. The author offers the reader a winding plot, unforgettable characters, and a powerful ending.' Male reader, aged 52
'Although the plot is excellent, it is the dialogue that brings this story to life. The author know how to write speech realistically, and by doing so develop the characters. A thoroughly enthralling read.' Male reader, age 48
'Shows the horrors of war and the terrible effects on the people who live through it.' Female reader, aged 62
'Fantastic read.' Male reader, aged 28

To Sum It Up:
'A breathtaking account of life in war. A Bronze Medal Winner and highly recommended.' The Wishing Shelf Book Awards