The Flutist of Arnhem
A Story of Operation Market Garden
by By Antonio Gil
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Pub Date May 19 2021 | Archive Date May 19 2021
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Description
In October 1943, all the Special Operations Executive (SOE) agents in Holland are captured by the Germans . . . except one. John Hewson, a.k.a. “Boekman,” is the most dangerous agent to the German occupiers, with vital information about the German army, Boekman escapes the clutches of the S.S. and stays hidden until the start of the largest airborne operation in World War II: Operation Market Garden. When the SOE learn that Boekman is still alive, and that his estranged son, Harry, is on the ground fighting in Market Garden, Harry is tasked with organizing a small commando unit to rescue Boekman and try to escape through the German siege. The Battle of Arnhem unfolds day by day as father and son search for each other amidst the chaos of war and the dogged pursuits of a cruel Gestapo agent.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781682474631 |
| PRICE | $24.95 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Juneau J, Reviewer
Great story about the Market Garden fiasco in WWII. Here, parents went to fight with the resistance while son stayed behind and joined the British commandos. Fast paced action. Artwork was outstanding; realistic yet captures the emotional intensity of the scene. Highly recommend this graphic novel.
Thanks NetGalley and Navel Institute Press for a copy of this novel in exchange for a fair review.
Ron T, Librarian
Harry Hewson finally picks up his flute and plays, triggering memories of his father and his own involvement in the SOE and Operation Market Garden. The flute that Harry found at Arnhem was the key to finding his dad during the battle and to bring himself back to the present. A very nicely down story embedded in a larger battle. The artwork was also quite fitting. A very good tale!
Thanks Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book.
John P, Reviewer
Author/Illustrator Antonio Gil published the graphic novel “The Flutist of Arnhem: A Story of Operation Market Garden” in 2021 (May). Mr. Gil is a Spanish illustrator and comic author who specializes in military history. He has several publications to his credit.
I categorize this novel as ‘R’ because it contains scenes of violence and mature language. The story is set in WWII during Operation Market Garden. The principal character is British paratrooper Harry Hewson. John Newson, Harry’s estranged father, has been operating for years in Holland as an SOE agent. The Germans have captured or killed most of the agents in Holland. John has survived and has important information for the Allies.
Harry Hewson has landed with the British paratroopers in Holland. When the British authorities discover John has survived and has information a group is quickly formed to find him and get him home. Harry is drafted into the group. The graphic novel details their search for John Hewson.
I enjoyed the 2 hours I spent reading this 152-page graphic novel. I don’t read many graphic novels, I did enjoy this one though. It contains many facts about the battle as well as the fictional dramatization. I liked the images, though some were dark and hard to see. I do like the selected cover art. I give this graphic novel a 4.4 (rounded down to a 4) out of 5.
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