Few American novels are genuine classics, with a permanent place in our literature. This is one of them. First published in 1939, the story of an average American youth who "survives" World War I armless, legless and faceless with his mind intact was an immediate bestseller. Its anti-war message had a profound effect on Americans during the Vietnam era, and is now being reissued.
Sholeh Rezazadeh: "Als iedereen dit boek had gelezen, was er bijna geen oorlog meer. Het geeft een geweldig inzicht in wat oorlog met één persoon kan doen. Ik vind het een heel belangrijk boek." – Bron
