William Broderick
A Whispered Name
I have just read William Brodrick's "A Whispered Name" and thought it might be good for discussion at the Book Group some time. It is a fictional story about a soldier who was shot for desertion in WW1 and is very thought-provoking and sad. To quote: "Impressive . . . Brodrick captures brilliantly the sickening nature of the soldiers' task in having to execute one of their own . . . He uses this emotive material to its full potential, spinning out an interior drama that is every bit as gripping as the events themselves . . . Brodrick tells his story skilfully, pacing it well, building up the tension and revealing just enough to keep the pages turning . . . There are some brilliantly evocative and poignant descriptions of the trenches . . . A passionately human story about a most inhuman moment in history." Irish Times.
Brodrick did do some research into WW1 and trials carried out at the time so this novel does ring true. The main character is a monk who originally trained as a lawyer - Brodrick did the exact opposite!
I found it an excellent read and, for us sofities, hankies are required!
Edith
Edith
