A good quick read. Maybe one for Max. The futility of war. ( )

Even though One Good Turn was a quick read, it was brutally realistic and gave a harsh insight into the reality of war; in this case Ypres, France, during World War One. This was clearly obvious in the Postscript which stated:

"The whole bloody war was like a scene in the crater. Good men killing bad men. Bad men killing good men. Cowardice and courage. Selfishness and sacrifice. But war is like a big machine that devours everything with equal relish: the good and the bad, the weak and the strong. It is only the lucky that get out."

While John Stubbs could only be described as the 'bad guy', Private Chris Ransom was definitely a hero who displayed courage at every turn, giving all for his country and fellow soldiers.

Although I was hoping for a happier ending, Chris Ryan certainly show the savage violence of trench warfare, and his own experiences as a soldier made his writing more believable. I just wish he had finished the book with a sense of hope. Ransom deserved so much better. ( )

1917, Western Front, YpresA soldier wakes up in a damp, dark basement. He cant get out. He is covered in mud.His skin is badly burned. And he cant remember anything. But his nightmare doesnt end there. He is tried and found guilty of cowardice, impersonating a fellow soldier and theft. He can barely speak, let alone defend himself. As the verdict is passed and he learns that the death sentence awaits him, he remembers two things: that he took something from a dead man in the trenches, and that the name his accusers have been calling him is not his. With time slipping away, Chris Ransom must try to remember the events that have led him to this moment, so that he can clear his name and save himself.

I'f your into guns,war and violence then i suggest 'One Good Turn' by Chris Ryan if for you. Its extremely good for a quick read that will give you the thrill you've been waiting for ;) ( )