5 must-read Canadian novels about the Great War

There certainly isn’t a shortage of books about war—the battles fought during it and its long-lasting repercussions. But in this, the first year of the centenary of World War I, we take a look at books about the Great War, written by Canadians about Canadians. Moving and insightful, these fierce reads offer a glimpse into the conflict on the front lines and at home.