The Ghost Road by Pat Barker
"The Ghost Road" is a historical novel set during World War I that follows the experiences of a British army officer undergoing treatment for shell shock at a mental hospital. The narrative alternates between his perspective and that of his psychiatrist, who is fascinated by the psychological effects of war. The novel explores themes of trauma, memory, and the brutal realities of war, while also delving into the psychiatrist's own past experiences with a headhunting tribe in the South Pacific.
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- Published
- 1995
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 278-288
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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This book is on the following 7 lists:
- 23rd on The New Classics - 100 Best Reads from 1983 to 2008 (Entertainment Weekly)
- 38th on Entertainment Weekly's Top 100 Novels (Entertainment Weekly)
- 1,000 Books to Read Before You Die: A Life-Changing List (1,000 Books to Read Before You Die(Book))
- 70 Classic Booker Prize-Nominated Novels, Recommended by our Readers (Booker Prize Library Readers)
- Booker Prize (Booker Prize)
- Daniel S. Burt's Recommended Historical Novels (What Historical Novel Do I Read Next? by Daniel S. Burt (1997))
- The Best of the Booker (Booker Prize)