This was a book that should not be the first war book you have read, because it has many deaths and killings. It is also a good idea to know a little bit about the history of World War One first, or it may be confusing. I liked the beginning section of the book, when he is still at home, because it is much happier and more exciting. The ending was a little bit depressing, but otherwise I think this is a very good historical fiction book and a great first person account of the war.