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Devastation Road
Devastation Road: A Novel | Jason Hewitt
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A deeply compelling and poignant story about the tragic lessons of war and the endurance of memory. In the last months of World War II, a man wakes in a field in a country he does not know. Injured and with only flashes of memory coming back to him, he pulls himself to his feet and starts to walk, setting out on an extraordinary journey in search of his home, his past, and himself. His name is Owen. A war he has only a vague recollection of joining is in its dying days, and as he tries to get back to England, he becomes caught up in the flood of rootless people pouring through Europe. Among them is a teenage boy, and together they form an unlikely alliance as they cross battle-worn Germany. When they meet a troubled young woman, tempers flare and scars are revealed as Owen gathers up the shattered pieces of his life. No one is as he remembers, not even himself. How can he truly return home when he hardly recalls what home is?
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I really wanted to enjoy Devastation Road, especially since it is a combination of two topics that fascinate me: WWII and amnesia. Unfortunately I found it extremely hard to connect to the writing style, characters AND plot… And honestly I think I would probably have opted for a DNF if this weren‘t an ARC. I seem to be in the minority though since most reviews have been really positive.

2/5 stars

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nickimags Shame that it didn't leave up to your expectations 😯 7y
yvo_about_books @nickimags oh well at least I tried right? 7y
nickimags Absolutely! 7y
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Look what just happened when I added my feedback of Devastation Road to Netgalley!! It's been only a year since I signed up so I can't believe I've reached the 100 NG ARC reviews badge already... 😱😎

bookishluna awesome! 7y
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At least someone seems to be having fun while I'm continuing my struggle to finish this book... 😹😻 Early Saturday morning reading in bed with this little monster. ❤

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Eyelit 😻😻😻 7y
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I'm currently about 30% into Devastation Road and unfortunately still not feeling it. The idea behind this story is fascinating; an English soldier in 1945 who has amnesia and doesn't remember the last four years nor can retain new memories. Unfortunately I'm finding it extremely hard to connect to the writing style, characters AND plot... And honestly I think I would have opted for a DNF if this weren't an ARC. 😕

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When you try taking a bookish photo for #caturday and your cats end up playing instead of posing. 😂😂 Currently reading Devastation Road by Jason Hewitt and unfortunately I'm not really impressed so far... I can't warm up to the writing style and it all seems far too confusing for now.

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