Review by Library Journal Review
Released in 1935, Cobb's anti-war story is probably better known now for the 1957 film version (just look at the cover above), which helped build Stanley Kubrick's reputation as a director. It tells the story of three World War I French soldiers executed to assuage the egos of their officers and to keep one commander from disgrace and a court martial. This is powerful, powerful stuff that hasn't lost any of its edge. This edition has an appendix featuring selections from Cobb's own diary as a soldier in the Great War. Match this with the Kubrick flick, and you'll have the makings of a good book/film discussion group.-Mike Rogers, "Classic Returns," BookSmack! 9/2/10 (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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