ethanedwards
One of the Regulars
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- 254
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- England
I recently read online about some controversy surrounding the authenticity
of Guy Sajer's 'The Forgotten Soldier'. This really surprised me because I was carried along so well by it, I didn't think for a minute it wasn't a true account. But I am not knowlegeable enough to form an strong opinion and wondered if other Lounge members have read this book and what they thought of it. Mr.Sajer is apparently alive and well, living in Paris and works as a cartoonist/illustrator.
My opinion insofar as I can tell - it's impossible to imagine writing with that passion and candour without having lived the experience. But how can you tell?
of Guy Sajer's 'The Forgotten Soldier'. This really surprised me because I was carried along so well by it, I didn't think for a minute it wasn't a true account. But I am not knowlegeable enough to form an strong opinion and wondered if other Lounge members have read this book and what they thought of it. Mr.Sajer is apparently alive and well, living in Paris and works as a cartoonist/illustrator.
My opinion insofar as I can tell - it's impossible to imagine writing with that passion and candour without having lived the experience. But how can you tell?