Her Privates We by Frederic Manning

Her Privates We

Frederic Manning

257 pages first pub 1929 (editions) user-added

fiction historical emotional slow-paced

Description

The classic novel of the Great War, set during the battle of the Somme. Her Privates We follows the story of Private Bourne, an ordinary soldier dealing with extraordinary circumstances. As well as conveying the camaraderie and heroism of the tr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 26 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
reflective 100%
tense 100%
dark 50%
emotional 50%
informative 50%
sad 50%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 100%

Average rating

3.88

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