Review of The Road To Ladysmith

[Kira Bonita Reece]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Road To Ladysmith" by Nigel Seed.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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Michael McGuire is a man of valor. Having been successful in the Sudan War, his team has been called upon once again to settle things in South Africa. McGuire doesn't get to recover properly and spend some time with his family, but he doesn't decline the call to war. McGuire's reconnaissance team has proved themselves time and again, and is now a well-needed regiment. The Boers, who they thought were mere farmers, have declared war to protect their territories. McGuire and his team are called upon because of their unconventional way of operating. The Road To Ladysmith: The Last Imperial War by Nigel Seed gives an account of the Boer war in a very creative way.

What I liked most about this book was McGuire's character. Although he is a man of war, he is intact with his humanity and has a soft spot for what is right. Throughout the entire war, McGuire stayed true to his character, not getting riled up even when he loses persons close to him. I think The Road To Ladysmith: The Last Imperial War is a great way of educating its readers of the Boer war. The author gives an account from both sides of the war, so the reader can get the full, unbiased story. At one point, I found myself leaning towards the Boer's side and rooting for them to be the victors of this war. After all, anyone would want to protect their land from invaders. I liked how relatable the author made the characters. A lot of themes were discussed in this book. From hatred and envy to positivity and kindness, we get the full story of what war is like.

The only negative aspect of the book was that the transition between the Boers and the English side of the war was not smooth. I had to read over some of the chapters because of this. Other than that minor problem, this was a perfect account of the Boer war. Vivid and awe-inducing, the fighting scenes are sure to keep the reader at the edge of their seat.

The Road To Ladysmith: The Last Imperial War deserves a rating of 4 out of 4 stars. It was professionally edited, and I must commend the author on a job well done. Although this is the second book in the series, it can be read as a standalone. For the reader's information, the author has placed a short summary of the first book at the beginning of this book. Also, he has placed some factual information at the end of the book for validation purposes.

I would recommend this book to people who love historical fiction, especially ones about war. This story is very intriguing and will keep you turning the pages as you delve into McGuire's adventures.

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[Blessing Odii]

This is an awesome review. I love reading books that center on war scene.

[Reading_Jack]

this would make an educative read. I hope that the book would be fun to read despite the subject it discusses.

[Chothi]

This is a really good unbaised review. The novel seems to be educative. Also it's a war centered plot, such books always grabs my attention. Am definitely adding this to my reading list.