Days Without End by Sebastian Barry
"Days Without End" is a historical fiction novel that follows the life of an Irish immigrant who enlists in the U.S. Army in the 1850s. The protagonist's experiences include fighting in the Indian Wars and the Civil War, as well as falling in love with a fellow soldier. The novel explores themes of identity, love, and survival in a brutal and unforgiving era of American history.
The 5929th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2016
- Nationality
- Irish
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 260-320
- Words
- 72,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 74th on The 100 best books of the 21st century (The Guardian)
- 100 Novels That Shaped Our World (BBC)