Review of Circumstances of War

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Circumstances of War by Robert John Gardner is a great book. I love the resilience admist challenges, the blend of history and family relationship.
Congratulations on making it to the BOTD.
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The love story between Mo Gordon and Janey is a typical example of "love in chaos." It Is amazing that Amid an ongoing war and Janey's physical disability, Mo still loves her.
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"Circumstances of War" is authored by Robert John Gardner. The main characters are the Gordon twins and the Little Son brothers. All are caught up in a war, and the author has presented the war from a human perspective. In my opinion, this could be an epic book. Congratulations on 'BOTD'!
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The novel's ability to weave together multiple storylines—from the battlefields of Burma to the concentration camps of Germany—adds depth and authenticity to its depiction of war, making it an immersive and emotionally charged read. Nice review.
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'Circumstances of War' by Robert John Gardner weaves a complex tale of personal struggles and survival amidst the horrors of WWII, following diverse characters across locations like Springfield, Illinois, and Burma. With intertwining stories of love, sacrifice, and resilience, the novel offers a powerful, multifaceted look at the wartime experience.
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This multifaceted story narrates the ongoings of wartime. It spans various locations, transporting readers to Munich, Germany and Springfield, Illinois. The characters exhibit genuine love and exceptional bravery, qualities that are comforting during wartime and will resonate with the readers.
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This story seems to be centred around two sets of brothers in different places affected by war. However, Senator Royce seems to be a connecting character. I'd love to see how the specific consequences of war on these families.
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Post by Lene Lena »

Thank you for your insightful review of Circumstances of War. Gardner’s ability to weave together the lives of diverse characters against the backdrop of conflict truly highlights the human experience. Your reflections on Mo and Aaron’s stories capture the essence of love and bravery, making this narrative resonate deeply.
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This book's gripping narrative keeps the reader invested in the story. The lives of different characters amidst war leave one with mixed emotions. The love story of Mo and Janey is something to look forward to.
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Don't we all love stories about love and bravery? Love is the foundation of all relationships and being brave in the face of challenges is a heart's cry. It's great to see a book which highlights these 2 areas,not just for entertainment, but also for enlightenment.
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Circumstances of War" by Robert John Gardner is crafted about war field by highlighting it's essential features, it's importance, what actually will be going on, what sacrifice meant to be, how the war hero struggle hard to safeguard civilians is thrilling stories to listen and to understand depth of War field.
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I'm not a big fan of historical fiction, so I don't think this book is for me. However, I enjoyed the review and the book sounds quite interesting. I do love multifaceted narratives and themes of love, family, and sacrifice. Congratulations on BOTD!
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"Circumstances of War" by Robert John Gardner, a book that features war , Munich and Germany. It will be interesting to find out how the the character with the disability was able to face the challenges throughout the story. A book to be be read.
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The author weaves a complex story with ease. "Circumstances of war" shows the lives of various individuals who are dragged into the war from their regular lives. Aaron's courage in camp and Mo's true love for Janey moves the reader.
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Circumstances of War masterfully weaves together multiple storylines, offering a compelling portrayal of individuals navigating love, survival, and duty during wartime.
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