My Dear I Wanted to Tell You by Louisa Young

A well written written but depressing novel about the aftermath of World War I.  This book is quite heavy and examines the nature of relationships as well as the impact of serious trauma on the young men fighting.  I enjoyed reading this novel because the writing is fantastic. But at the same time it is a difficult read because the plot is really quite depressing. I can appreciate that it is an excellent commentary on the effect of war but it is a tough emotional read. This book should definitely be on your reading list, but it's not going to cheer you up.