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A review by cbatstone27
In Sunlight and in Shadow by Mark Helprin
3.0
*No outright spoilers, but STRONG HINTS at the ending!!*
I'm furious at the ending of this novel, which I guess is a sign of an intelligent novel, even if I can't say I loved it. An underlying message of the story is that the images and habits of war never leaves a person. And while I agree with that, some habits can be avoided, LIKE SUICIDE MISSIONS THAT CAN'T POSSIBLY HAVE A GOOD OUTCOME.
Also, this was very long-winded. I feel like all the content of the book should have been maybe 400, not 700 pages.
I'm furious at the ending of this novel, which I guess is a sign of an intelligent novel, even if I can't say I loved it. An underlying message of the story is that the images and habits of war never leaves a person. And while I agree with that, some habits can be avoided, LIKE SUICIDE MISSIONS THAT CAN'T POSSIBLY HAVE A GOOD OUTCOME.
Also, this was very long-winded. I feel like all the content of the book should have been maybe 400, not 700 pages.