William Boyd
An Ice-cream War
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241953563
- author:
- William Boyd
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 416
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 2.5 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, , Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945), Anglais, West Africa, Fiction / General, General & Literary Fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
William Boyd's novel explores the complexities of human experience during World War I, juxtaposing the horrors of war with moments of absurdity and humour.
The story takes place in East Africa, where a largely forgotten campaign is waged, while millions are being slaughtered on the Western Front. As the conflict spreads, those left at home and those fighting abroad find themselves caught up in the tide of history, unable to escape its consequences.
A balance of humour, detail, and grit, this novel offers a nuanced portrayal of people caught in the midst of calamity, dramatizing their plights with assurance and wit.
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