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Call to Arms: Modern LGBTQ+ fiction of the Second World War Paperback – October 28, 2017

4.1 out of 5 stars 14 ratings

Seventeen stories, thirteen authors, a second war. Once again Manifold Press’s writers explore the lives of LGBTQ+ people and their war-time experience in cities, towns and countryside across the world. Amidst war and peace, in the thick of violence or in an unexpected lull, these stories of the Second World War take the reader far and wide: through Britain, Europe, Asia and South America, from loss and parting to love and homecoming. As for home, it may be an ordinary house, or a prison camp, or a ship: but it is, in the end, where you find it, however far you have to go. Read this book, and make the journey yourself.
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Manifold Press (October 28, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 264 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1908312599
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1908312594
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.6 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 out of 5 stars 14 ratings

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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2017
    This is another strong, poignant, well researched and edited anthology from Manifold Press, this time set amidst and around WWII. It follows on the back of their equally good WWI anthology, A Pride of Poppies. Most of these authors are familiar to me but a couple I hadn't read previously - it's always nice to find quality new writers.

    So I am specific, because we do lean towards our fair share of gay romance on our blog, Call to Arms: Modern LGBTQ+ Fiction of the Second World War is queer fiction, not MM. A couple of characters return for a sequel here but I only know that because I just happened to remember them, it was nice to see they're still happy, the rest were all new characters. There are some standout stories but across the board each short is strong and they span several countries, years, and letters within the rainbow alphabet. I would have loved more length with most of these stories but only because they're so good. I was more than happy with most of these as they stood, although I wouldn't complain if some found their way into longer novellas or novels.

    I really do love a good short story. If you can tell me a heartfelt tale in a limited word count I am in total awe, and that mission was well and truly accomplished here. I also want to give mention to Heloise Mezen for meticulously compiling the anthology. I can't recommend Call to Arms highly enough. 5 Stars!

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