1914 - James Farner

1914

By James Farner

  • Release Date: 2015-06-18
  • Genre: Fiction & Literature
Score: 4
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From 326 Ratings

Description

It’s 1914 and the great powers of Europe are on the brink of war. In Holbeck, Leeds, the Keeton family struggles to get by on their meagre wages. The six Keeton brothers couldn’t be more different, but the outbreak of World War I puts their lives on hold and sets them on a course of destruction.

Danny Keeton drags his identical twin brother Charlie off to war with the idea that this will be one great adventure. At the tender age of fourteen, he soon discovers war is no place for boys. With the sadistic Sergeant Archibald Braddock and the tender Corporal Nathan Dettmer alongside them, the only goal is to stay alive long enough to make it back home.

But how many of the brothers will survive the first brutal year of the bloodiest conflict in human history?

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Remember to check out my original Made in Yorkshire series, where you can meet the offspring of many of the characters featured here. It all starts with 1964 (Made in Yorkshire Book 1).

Reviews

  • 1914

    5
    By yousuck123456789
    THIS BOOK IS AWESOME LET ME SAY THAT FIRST, I ALWAYS MAKES ME WANT TO TURN ANOTHER PAGE AND KEEP GOING. THE BAD THING IS THE THE CHARACTERS ARE HARD TO KEEP STRAIGHT, IT IS VERU HARD TO KNOW WHO IS WHO AT ANY POINT. OVERALL VERY GOOD BOOK
  • Amazing!

    5
    By D. Michael. C.
    Very interesting read that keeps you always wondering what’s going to happen next!
  • Captivating, Sensational, Adrenaline inducing , Page-turner

    5
    By DystopianDad
    Captivating, Sensational, Adrenaline inducing , Page-turner that I’d recommend to anyone that will listen.
  • Gripping

    5
    By Mom2theCorps
    I don’t usually read books digitally but I wasn’t able to stop reading this one! I wish the series was available in print because it’s so far so good I want to own it.
  • Good book

    5
    By ripple67
    Good quick read. Liked the characters. Loved the history.
  • Is it free

    5
    By mega. shark tastic
    Is it free
  • 1914

    5
    By Deb'sVodka
    Good read.
  • Great book

    5
    By -/good boy
    This is an interesting story regarding the life of young boys on the front line during the great war. As soon as I started could not put it down. Definitely looking forward to book two.
  • Cliff hanger

    5
    By Michael Rai
    Definitely grew fond of the characters and will be reading the second book.
  • Full of grit. Great novel.

    5
    By Jamie616
    As far as historical fiction goes, this felt startlingly realistic, which is great and what good historical fiction should be. Set before WW1, some British brothers enlist in the army thinking it's going to be a grand time. Not so much. It goes without saying that this period in history was an especially bleak and tragic one, and yes, that thread wraps around the main characters here but the book is enthralling and a real work of historical expertise. The action is intense, visceral and gritty. Great writing too. Flowed well. Don't be surprised if you choke up. Great book.