The Red Planet

The Red Planet is a study of bravery, cowardice, fear, and heroism. The story is told by Duncan Meredyth, a former English officer, and is set in a small town close to London during World War I. A high-explosive round that destroyed his legs and one of Merigold's eyes forced him and his devoted servant out of the battle. The author skillfully paints a picture of English humor, human resiliency, and national hardship in order to tell Leonard Boyce's narrative against that backdrop. A guy who...