Rain

Drawing on the author's own experience, this book offers a portrait of the Afghan frontline to have yet emerged - a novel of war that will take its place among the classics from previous generations.

Reviews

This is without doubt the best and most readable account of a modern combat soldier's life that I have read. The unique relationship between officer and soldier is brilliantly explored, as is the impact of war on loved ones left behind. Then there's the raw fear, the shock of the real thing, the loss of comrades and the sense ofabsolute mutual commitment that carries the day. I cannot commend it too much. A modern classic