When men go to war, they do unspeakable things and commit heinous crimes, often in the name of religion. Though it can make for uncomfortable reading with its gritty realism, the reader will feel great empathy for the main protagonists and follow their journey with interest. It is set in 1971, during the Bangladesh Liberation War, and documents the atrocities that were endured at this time.It is a book that will no doubt divide opinion, as political and religious wars do, but one thing is certain: crimes such as these, no matter what side commits them, should never be forgotten and their perpetrators should not be allowed to evade justice.