[Book] In Memoriam by Alice Winn
Book & Audiobook Review
In Memoriam by Alice Winn
Book & Audiobook Review:
Listening to In Memoriam on audiobook was an immersive experience that showcased an impressive depth for a debut novel.
The story delves into the complex, forbidden love between two young men at Marlborough College and later at the front during WWI, a time when homosexuality was a criminal offense.
The narration vividly brings to life the challenges the characters face as they conceal their true selves behind the practice of fagging, common in that era, and struggle to admit their feelings as they confront the dangers of war.
More than just a tale of forbidden love, this audiobook presents a poignant and dramatic depiction of young lives shattered by war. The title reflects both Tennyson’s poem and the “in memoriam” notices from the boarding house’s press bulletins, adding a layer of historical depth.
The audiobook’s narration captures Alice Winn's confident portrayal of both the boarding school and battlefield settings, transporting listeners to early 20th-century England with remarkable clarity and emotional impact.
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