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danielleurbansblog · 1 year

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Meet This Author: Anne Lazurko

Q: When did you begin writing the story for Dollybird? This edition of Dollybird came out in January of this year with ShadowPaw Press (shout out to their Reprise imprint that takes on previously published work). The first edition of the novel was published in 2013. Obviously, I wrote the novel quite a number of years ago and it took me quite a few years to write it as well. My husband and I…

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just-bookish-stuff · 2 years

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"It's why history is important to us. Mengeti-the writing of history. Not your kind of history. Not dead, like a story from the past. But living, history a kind of prophesy, a way into the future we want."

Fiction: 5/5

Historical Fiction: 4.5/5

War Fiction: 4.5/5

Overall: 4.6/5

Blurb: 'War, What is it Good for?' asks Sam, a Dutch soldier fighting in Indonesian Independence War 1945-49. Sam was once the civilian, the captive and witnessed the brutality of occupying forces of Nazi Regime, later became a mere soldier for the Dutch Army 'liberating' the locals of the 'rebel' forces. But was it all really what he thought it is? Who were the army helping by raiding the villages and interrogating civilians as if they were war criminals? Can Sam maintains the loyalties he once pledged even if it means sacrificing his humanity? Read this novel to follow the inner turmoil of a soldier penned down beautifully by Anne Lazurko, which also works as a critique of colonialism in the hindsight.

Strength: Intriguing story line and deep characters with whom you feel familiar at once; Darma, Andre, Amir, Sari, Leo, Raj, Taufik. The Novel uses Diary-entry format making readers feel intimate with the story of younger Sam and the atrocities he faced in the hands of Nazi.

Weakness: Some major historical events were left out, perhaps in a bid to not risk misrepresenting them. Nevertheless the story makes up for it, and instead of following major events, focuses on small personal ones. The Novel also tries to give a fair representation to every side which might not sit well with some readers.

Why to Read: If you are a historical fiction buff and loves a good psychological read about the war soldiers' philosophical quest to find some answers, this novel is a great place to spend your time on, or atleast give a try.

Why not to Read: If you feel strongly about any of the parties involved in the text. Or if you are a context-reliant reader, then you will find it tiring to go search about all the things the book mentions. But that comes with this particular genre.

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