Paper, Scissors, Stone… A Korean War Novel
“Paper, Scissors, Stone… A Korean War Novel” by Ron Callander is a work of realistic historical fiction published by Publicious Pty Limited on August 22, 2024. This 288-page book offers a tribute to Australian soldiers who volunteered to defend South Korea during the invasion by communist North Korea in 1950. The narrative follows the separate yet interconnected lives of Michael, Andrew, and Jacob over several years, exploring themes of recruitment, training, brotherhood, and the complexities of love and family amidst the backdrop of war.
Readers will find a detailed portrayal of the experiences faced by these soldiers, infused with elements of humor and tragedy. The story highlights the futility of ongoing combat for minimal territorial gains while armistice negotiations stretched on for two years. This edition includes a glossary of Australian terms and slang, along with a non-fiction preface that provides historical context about the Korean War and the circumstances that led to it. The book is presented in English and is designed to engage those interested in literature and fiction, particularly within the historical genre.
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Paper, Scissors, Stone is Realistic Historical Fiction. But it is also a tribute to Australian soldiers who volunteered to defend South Korea when that fledgling democracy was invaded by communist North Korea in 1950. The book follows the separate but interconnected lives of Michael, Andrew, and Jacob – through several years until tragic circumstances finally bring them together at the 38th Parallel. It includes the recruitment, training, brotherhood, love-lives, families, and battle experiences, with detail, humour and tragedy.
The story emphasizes the futility of lethal daily fighting for a few kilometres of useless territory while armistice negotiations dragged on for two years. The book is unashamedly Australian but includes a Glossary of Aussie terms and slang – plus a (non-fiction) Preface describing the history of the ‘Hermit Kingdom’ how and why the war occurred, to put readers in the picture .
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