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Rules for Old Men Waiting
Rules for Old Men Waiting
Author: Peter Pouncey
A small masterpiece with a vast canvas - three major wars of the twentieth century, no less - and a strong emotional charge, this is a taut, moving novel about old men, young men and war, about memory and imagination and the gap between. Old man MacIver, military historian and one-time centre for Scotland's rugby team ('quite quick in his day'),...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780701178116
ISBN-10: 0701178116
Publication Date: 4/7/2005
Pages: 192
Rating:
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
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3.5 stars, based on 1 rating
Publisher: Chatto & Windus
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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I found this book to be a treasure. Nothing written is sad or depressing as the main character prepares himself to live his final months/days. He is positive and methodical but with a grace few of us could muster. I loved this book. On my keeper shelf.
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This was a quick read. I absolutely enjoyed this book. I loved the main character McIver. I will read this book again sometime.


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