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Eye in the Door
Eye in the Door | Pat Barker
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The second installment in the Regeneration Trilogy It is the spring of 1918, and Britain is faced with the possibility of defeat by Germany. A beleaguered government and a vengeful public target two groups as scapegoats: pacifists and homosexuals. Many are jailed, others lead dangerous double lives, the "the eye in the door" becomes a symbol of the paranoia that threatens to destroy the very fabric of British society. Central to this novel are such compelling, richly imagined characters as the brilliant and compassionate Dr. William Rivers; his most famous patient, the poet Siegfried Sassoon; and Lieutenant Billy Prior, who plays a central role as a domestic intelligence agent. With compelling, realistic dialogue and a keen eye for the social issues that have gone overlooked in mainstream media, The Eye in the Dooris a triumph that equals"Regeneration"and the third novel in the trilogy, the 1995 Booker Prize-winning"The Ghost Road," establishing Pat Barker's place in the very forefront of contemporary novelists."
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ManyWordsLater
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I can‘t remember ever seeing “hare-brained” written before.

I thought it was hair-brained!

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ManyWordsLater
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Is there such a thing a “moral courage”?

“In the end moral and political truths have to be shown on the body…‘
‘… [that] comes quite close to saying that the willingness to suffer proves the rightness of the belief. But it doesn‘t”.

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ManyWordsLater
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I love it.

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KCofKaysville
The Eye in the Door | Pat Barker
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Well written, but kind of a bleak subject about mental health during WW1 and a women's rights individual who was imprisoned at the time. I liked “Regeneration“ from before, but this one was not really appealing to me. Important topic though. Adult themes make it not recommended for younger people. I'll have to see what “Ghost Road“ is about if I ever intend to finish the trilogy.

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KCofKaysville
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Starting the sequel to Regeneration which I read a few years ago. Set during WW One.

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AliceFaustus
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"Where unknown, there place monsters."

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rachaich
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I got confused with some of the characters early on, no idea why! And as it's an e book, I couldn't flick back to check 😏.
Once I'd sorted that, it was interesting to see the ways the chapters panned out and the relationships portrayed. I didn't think it as gripping as Regeneration however.
I'm grateful for the leaps we've made in mental health support and PTSD, even though there's still a way to go.

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rachaich
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After reading Regeneration I wanted to continue in this series. Another from our ace library app 😊😍😍

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bliophile
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I really enjoyed this book. Not as much as the first, but still a good read.

I really amy finding this trilogy really interesting as it is showing the true stories for that time. 🌟🌟🌟🌟

Balibee146 ❤️ The trilogy and first book is just wonderful 5y
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Ellen_C
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Volume 2 in the Regeneration Trilogy. Set during WWI, the trilogy features real people and fictional characters dealing with PTSD and trying to become whole. Volume 2 focuses on fictional character Billy Prior who struggles to reconcile his working class background and military service with his anger toward the upper classes and toward old friends who are anti war activists. https://cannonballread.com/2018/09/psychological-conflict-management/

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Kimberlone
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#Riotgrams #SpinePoetry

Here‘s a late haiku! Not sure if it exactly makes sense...

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Carissa-Green-Reads
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Jane says, "Back to the library. Just The Ghost Road left to complete the trilogy."

Carissa-Green-Reads Litzy cropped poor Jane's head off, not me. 😟 8y
Carissa-Green-Reads Uh, that's Litsy (I know where I am, really) 8y
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