Fair Stood the Wind for France Book Review
Fair Stood the Wind for France - Book ReviewThe novel Fair Stood the Wind for France by H.E. Bates is a Romance - Fiction set at the height of World War Two. The story follows the main character, John Franklin, through his journey when he brings his aircraft down into occupied France. The novel deals with love, war, isolation and conflict; although there is no specific theme to the book. I felt that the book's purpose was very clear. Bates wanted to show that within all the horrors of war, two people were able to find love and happiness. Franklin had crashed his plane and his arm was severely damaged. Yet while looking for help he found a wonderful family, and if that had not happened then Franklin would never have been able to meet Francoise. Bates makes it clear that there is always some good in all evil, even war. The book's title is taken from the poem by Michael Drayton (1563-1631) which is at the beginning of the book. The short verse of the poem is relative to a naval experience (from the referral to sails advancing), which partially ties in with the main setting of the book. Apart from "France", the actual title never said or made r
Papers are finally produced for Franklin so he and Francoise leave heading for England. It is very descriptive, so much that it is extremely pictorial. At the train station Francoise runs into problems with the Germans and the result is O'Connor's death. At one point Franklin has a sudden urge to escape to England but when caught by gunned arms runs, he happens upon O'Connor. Franklin's arm is hurt very badly but luckily they go down in an area of France that is occupied and they can get help promptly. He also describes feelings extremely well. Bibliography n/a. Bates must know the way humans associate or have acquired some additional knowledge because the manner that the two relate to each other in the story is remarkably authentic to actual human interaction. They seek medical help from two doctors who are successful in amputating Franklin's arm. They journey up a river so that they are able to pass the Germans. The feelings portrayed in the novel are real and vivid. The landscapes that the story comes across are also illustrated excellently. Despite the previous authority mentioned when Franklin happened to meet Mrs. After walking for a significant amount of time they find a farm where a very pleasant family takes them.
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