In Memoriam

Alice Winn's “In Memoriam” isn't your typical war novel. Yes, there's the muck and misery of war, but there is also a tender and aching love story. I loved meeting Ellwood and Gaunt; their bond forms within the strict confines of early 20th-century homophobia. Their fragile world is torn apart by the war and there is a contrast between the tenderness of their love and constant threat of death.

It is a story of love and resilience. It reminded me of the human cost of war (a lesson all too applicable today) and how even amongst devastation, love persists. Absolutely loved this one.