Tom Thompson

This is a well written book with vivid characters. You can easily visualize the estate, the war, and the time period. Sadly, the story is so boring to drive you to either tears or sleep. As a Grisgam book you expect some magical trial exposition. No, that was not the case here. Just straight forward and predetermined. No effort at all. The book sets up Pete as "the good guy" that flatly has no choice. Keeps beating that drum in such a way that you feel he will, eventually, win his case. No. Then part two is a log exposition on the exploits of Pete at war. Why? This was covered sufficiently in the trial. Another example of interesting writing with such detail that served absolute no purpose. Filler. I'd recommend staying away from this book. Save yourself.