Capturing the trauma of war, in fiction.
"Double Vision" could be a good read for those who enjoy historical fiction and exploring the psychological effects of war. The novel follows the story of a British war artist and his struggles with PTSD. Pat Barker's writing is sharp and vivid, bringing to life the emotional toll of war on individuals and society as a whole.
ISBN: 9780241142257
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: RM58.76 MYR
Authors:
Pat Barker
Publisher: Hamish Hamilton
Date of Publication: 2003-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.54
(rated by 1140 readers)
Description
This gripping novel explores the effects of violence on journalists and artists who have dedicated themselves to representing it. In the aftermath of September 11, two British journalists, writer Stephen Sharkey and photographer Ben Frobisher, part ways. Stephen returns to England shattered, divorces his wife, and quits his job. Ben follows the war on terror to Afghanistan and is killed. Stephen retreats to a cottage in the country to write a book about violence and the complicity of reporting journalists or photographers. Ben's widow, Kate, a sculptor, lives nearby, and as they learn about each other, their world shrinks in pleasing but disturbing ways. Sinister events in the small town force Stephen to act instinctively, violently, and face his most painful revelations.
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