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It's been a few weeks and a few books since completing Testament of Youth and I've just read through some of the posts and thought about the book a bit more. I often find that my general thoughts are different after a little time has passed. For instance, last month I thought I enjoyed Under Western Eyes, but as time passed I came to realize that there really wasn't much at all that I liked about it.
But, as time passes I realize just how much I did get from Testament of Youth. I'm not a war buff and have read a few, but not many histories or bios from either world war. I really enjoyed Britain's writing. Although it seems from other posts that she was not honest regarding her age etc., I was generally impressed with the honesty with which she conveyed her thoughts and emotions.
I found it strange that so many indicated that they didn't like her much. I actually did like her. I didn't find her emotionally stunted and I liked the way she made decisions. To me she demonstrated a greater awareness of the oppressive time and space she lived in as a woman than many others of her day and found a means of expressing it; commendable.
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