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Kerry Greenwood is an amazing writer. I have enjoyed all of her Miss Fisher mysteries. Here she deals with the Great War, admirably through the eyes of Evan and the slightly mad father, a vegan Friend who have come together to bring lice powder to the Australian and New Zealand troops. They escape the fighting and struggle to escape Turkey. The father becoming quite mad, if he was not already. Delightful story on the hundredth year anniversary. Winston Churchill sent a quarter million to their deaths. Ms Greenwood captures the horror, the filth and the smell of war and it's aftermaths. Admirable job.


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Evan Gallipoli Kerry Greenwood 9781743311356 Books Reviews

Fourteen year old Evan Warrender had travelled with his father since he was eight years old. His mother had passed away and Evan hadn’t left his father’s side since. When his father - a gentle and compassionate man of the cloth - was to travel to the Dardenelles to provide comfort and supplies to the Allied troops, he asked Evan to accompany him; Evan didn’t hesitate.

The journey across the vast ocean where Evan’s father was terribly sea sick meant Evan could explore the ship – the soldiers were friendly; there was much to see. Evan also read The Illiad which he loved. The storage of their supplies on arrival was a challenge but soon they were on the beach where horrors assaulted Evan’s every move. His daily travelling among the troops with lice powder and many other supplies was welcomed – Evan’s father was ill but with a supply of lime juice he slowly improved.

But their capture by the Turks was fraught with danger – their supplies were stolen, they had nothing but the tattered and filthy clothes on their backs. But salvation came from an unexpected quarter – suddenly Evan and his father were journeying across the country, hiding, living rough and scrounging for food. Evan cared for his father completely as he seemed to have lost his mind; he had no idea where he was, even who Evan was…

What would happen on that epic journey across war torn countries? Could they survive and return to Australia? Evan’s courage and fortitude, as well as his love for his father was what kept him going.

What a unique and fascinating book Evan’s Gallipoli has turned out to be! Narrated in Evan’s voice and told in day by day diary entries, it is a wonderful story which tells a different side of the Great War. Evan’s Gallipoli is cleverly written by Aussie author Kerry Greenwood; facts of war are included, with Evan’s meeting of Simpson and his donkey one of them. With thanks to my GR friend who recommended this book to me, I pass her recommendation forward.
I am a fan of Kerry Greenwood and consider her to be one of Australia's best authors. This book is quite different from her Phryne Fisher mysteries.. It is not the usual First World War chronicle, being much deeper and searching in scope. It gives an unusual glimpse into the "home front" of the "enemy". .i use inverted commas there because war is such a useless activity whichever side you are supporting. The travels and adventures of the main two characters are extraordinary. I recommend this as a good read, although I did find the ending rather unsettling.
Lovely story. Completely captivating story of father/son relationship during great challenges in war torn Greece and Turkey. Surprise ending, what more could you want?
Kerry Greenwood is an amazing writer. I have enjoyed all of her Miss Fisher mysteries. Here she deals with the Great War, admirably through the eyes of Evan and the slightly mad father, a vegan Friend who have come together to bring lice powder to the Australian and New Zealand troops. They escape the fighting and struggle to escape Turkey. The father becoming quite mad, if he was not already. Delightful story on the hundredth year anniversary. Winston Churchill sent a quarter million to their deaths. Ms Greenwood captures the horror, the filth and the smell of war and it's aftermaths. Admirable job.