Jeffrey K. Walker has woven a tale of intrigue, love and guilt while paying homage to the famous Royal Newfoundland Regiment, whose near annihilation on July 1, 1916 is entwined into the heart and soul of every Newfoundlander today and the very fabric of this book. His attention to detail is superbly crafted, drawing extensively from his expert research, travels and his own experience in the military. Part one of his trilogy will leave the reader eagerly anticipating the next two volumes.
None of Us the Same is a story of heart, hope and heroes, a World War I novel with the feel of authenticity, as seen through the eyes of author Jeffrey K Walker's keenly drawn characters... This compelling story is impeccably researched and well-written, with rounded, likeable characters not afraid to show their humanity... It is no surprise that this novel has been nominated for a clutch of awards, and next book in the Sweet Wine of Youth trilogy is keenly anticipated.
His descriptions were so vivid that you could almost smell the scents, and his writing was so engaging that at times it made the reader feel like they were in the story with the characters... His writing style is vivid, descriptive, true to his characters, and appealing.
None of Us the Same delivers the horrors of war, along with a strong undercurrent of redemption and joy, a buoyant, exhilarating combination. I couldn't put it down.
Star Rating: 5 Stars
Number of Readers: 21
21 would read another book by this author.
21 thought the cover was good or excellent.
21 felt it was easy to follow.
21 would recommend this story to another reader to try.
10 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘plotting a story’.
11 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘developing the characters’.
21 felt the pacing was good or excellent.
21 thought the author understood the readership and what they wanted.
Readers’ Comments:
‘What a truly wonderful novel. The author is excellent, particularly in terms of plot development and creating characters for the reader to care for.’ Female reader, aged 66
'A superbly crafted novel of hardship during WW1. The author offers the reader a winding plot, unforgettable characters, and a powerful ending.’ Male reader, aged 52
'Although the plot is excellent, it is the dialogue that brings this story to life. The author know how to write speech realistically, and by doing so develop the characters. A thoroughly enthralling read.’ Male reader, age 48
‘Shows the horrors of war and the terrible effects on the people who live through it.’ Female reader, aged 62
‘Fantastic read.’ Male reader, aged 28
The short list for the Chanticleer Book Reviews' Goethe Award for late historical fiction was announced today and includes author Jeffrey K. Walker's moving story of making new lives after the devastation the First World War, None of Us the Same. The five category winners and the Goethe Award grand prize winner will be announced at Chanticleer Review's Annual writer's conference in Bellingham, Washington, 26-28 April 2019.
Author Jeffrey K. Walker's historical fiction novel of the First World War and the 1920s, None of Us the Same, has been awarded a Bronze Medal for Adult Fiction in the U.K.-based Wishing Shelf Independent Book Awards for 2017.
Author Jeffrey K. Walker's historical novel, None of us the Same, achieves #1 in Literary Fiction on Amazon Canada.
I'll be sigining books and meeting readers at teh College of William & Mary Bookstore, Merchants Square in Colonial Williamsburg on Saturday, 26 May, 2-6 PM. Hope to see you there.
The Chanticleer Book Reviews' Goethe Award for late historical fiction was awarded yesterday at the annual Chanticleer Conference in Bellingham, Washington. Author Jeffrey K. Walker's moving story of making new lives after the devastation the First World War, None of Us the Same, was named a finalist and won its category. The second volume in this series, "Truly Are the Free," was also long-listed for the Goethe Award.
The long list for the Chanticleer Book Reviews' Goethe Award for late historical fiction was announced today and includes author Jeffrey K. Walker's moving story of making new lives after the devastation the First World War, None of Us the Same. The short list of semi-finalists will be announced in October.
The short list for the Chanticleer Book Reviews' Goethe Award for late historical fiction was announced today and includes author Jeffrey K. Walker's moving story of making new lives after the devastation the First World War, None of Us the Same. The semi-finalists will be announced in October.
None of Us the Same, a wrenching and hopeful novel of the First World War and 1920s, was named a Finalist in Historical Fiction in the Independent Author Network's 2017 Book of the Year Awards.
None of Us the Same, the first volume in author Jeffrey K. Walker's First World War and 1920s trilogy, was awarded a BookBub International Featured Deal in Canada, the UK, Australia, and India.
Author Jeffrey K. Walker's first novel, None of Us the Same, was awarded a prestigious indieBRAG Medallion. The BRAG Medallion is a seal of approval that an independently published book is well written, throughly edited, professionally formatted, and well worth the reader's time and money.
