The Ghost Road

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Sun, 2011-10-09 09:01

The Ghost Road

I was about to start reading Pat Barker's "The Ghost Road" when I noticed it was the third in a trilogy. Is it perfectly readable as a standalone or do I need to plough through the lot? Ta for any advice.

Sun, 2011-10-09 12:18

prettyrose

Hi TheShyAssain :) Sorry I do not know this story so cannot help you, but I am sure some one on here will point you in the right direction :))) T :)

Keep Smiling

Keep Writing xxx

Sun, 2011-10-09 15:54

celticman

The Ghost Road is the best of the trilogy. But they are all magnificent books. I think that's the one that won The Booker.

Sun, 2011-10-09 16:32

TheShyAssassin

Thanks Celticman. Can I read it without reading the first two?

Sun, 2011-10-09 16:37

celticman

yes. It makes perfect sense and is a whole fictional world unto itself.

Sun, 2011-10-09 17:50

TheShyAssassin

Cheers mate!

Sun, 2011-10-09 17:50

TheShyAssassin

Cheers mate!

Sun, 2011-10-09 17:50

TheShyAssassin

Cheers mate!

Sun, 2011-10-09 17:50

TheShyAssassin

Cheers mate!

Sun, 2011-10-09 20:43

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tom_saunders

Wouldn't want to miss out on Regeneration, the first novel in the trilogy, if I were you. Deals with Craiglockhart, the hospital where many shell-shock victims were sent in WWI. Included in the cast of characters are the poets, Wilfred Owen, Sigfried Sassoon and Robert Graves.

Sun, 2011-10-09 21:11

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TVR

Pat Barker is a brilliant writer, this trilogy being the best of her work in my opinion. I read the Ghost road first and then sought the other two. The Eye In The Door (The second book) is my personal favourite, I found that one not so heavy and easier to read, but the're all brilliant. I don't think there's any need to read them in the order of their publication. Barker's research into her subject matter is exemplary. Just enjoy, or maybe 'admire' might be a better word as they are quite harrowing. sd

TVR

Tue, 2011-10-11 12:22

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alibob

The Ghost Road is the only one of the trilogy I haven't read - I'm saving it for Remembrance Sunday - I always try to read a relevant book round that time! I don't think they need to be read in order, but do try to get round to reading the other two at some time, they're great books!

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