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Book Review of The Absolutist

The Absolutist
The Absolutist
Author: John Boyne
Genres: Literature & Fiction, LGBTQ+ Books
Book Type: Paperback
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Enter WWII and find two soldiers who have different backgrounds, sexual orientation and beliefs. Both enter the war enthusiastically wanting to do their part for England. The difference is that one discovers he prefers men to women. The other swings both ways but denies that aspect of his personality. However, most of the novel is about the battles they fight and the losses their group experiences. What happens to men under stress? This novel shares several different reactions and experiences.