19/07/2016
Name : Nicholas
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Review : A thoroughly captivating book that gives a first hand account of the horrors, anguish and sadness of all those involved in World War One. Such an interesting per perspective of Colonial Australia 100 years ago. I learnt many new things and gained an insight in Australian culture 100 years ago and Australia's involvement in WW1.

29/04/2016
Name : Leonie Mcguire
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Review : I found to my surprise really that I felt I knew these people personally after reading the book by Louise Wilson.I just couldn't put this down until I had finished it. I was struck by the detail of daily life of the men and those who loved them.

18/03/2016
Name : Carol Roberts
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Review : On reading the first of the Great War letters written by the Boulton brothers, Nigel and Stephen, it became obvious that this was going to be an emotional, poignant and at times, disturbing journey. ...... Louise Wilson is to be congratulated on producing such a superb compilation of letters in this brilliant publication. Be prepared to shed a few tears.

9/03/2016
Name : Robyn Lobb
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Review : I found it worthy of five stars which I rarely give. I think one of the main reasons is that I prefer to read fiction and although I love non-fiction I tend to skip through some of the duller parts but this story in the boys' own words kept me wanting to read more

17/02/2016
Name : Hels
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Review : Very interesting alternative history of the Great War, through soldiers' eyes instead of generals and politicians. Read my detailed review at http://melbourneblogger.blogspot.com.au/2016/02/brothers-in-arms-ww1-book-by-louise.html

9/02/2016
Name : Cathy Gillespie-Jones
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Review : The war letters of the two Boulton brothers, together with Louise Wilson’s bridging notes, paint a living picture of the Great War. The voices of the unseen women at home resonate too in these letters. The accounts of movements of men, medicine and machines make much in today’s world seem inconsequential. Two very different experiences of the Great War are both woven with the common threads of duty, self-deprecating humour, love, generosity and courage. These letters made me both laugh and weep – they make a memorable and moving book.

19/01/2016
Name : Katrina Kittel
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Review : Through their letters, the Boulton brothers left a legacy of first-hand observations that add to the history of the Great War,and offer historians and general readers an engaging and moving story.