War Remains is an ambitious work that seeks to explore not only how a young soldier experienced the horrors of the Korean War, known as "The Forgotten War" to some, but also how family and friends are affected when that soldier goes Missing In Action.
The narrative moves rapidly from place to place, from the war-torn paddy fields of 1950s Korea to the quiet streets of small town life in the US, both then and now. The war is examined in detail as the grandson of the MIA soldier tries to understand what happened to his grandfather, serving to inform not only him but the reader. Miller clearly deeply researched the Korean War as I learnt a great deal of new information, despite the fact I have lived in Korea for the last 8 years and have visited the DMZ in person!
The downside to this is that there is a lot to process in a short space of time. Coming to this book after reading Miller's later works, this feels a little unpolished in comparison. The characters are not as deeply developed as in his later works, but this also helps to keep the story moving along. It can sometimes be a little overwhelming as the narrative quickly switches between characters, places and eras, but not enough to detract from enjoying the book. It is not surprising in such an ambitious project that some depth may be lost in exchange of greater diversity, and many people may not even notice if they haven't read Miller's later works.
Ultimately, War Remains should be admired for not only bringing attention to a war that many people know too little about but also showing how emotionally difficult it can be for the family of soldiers when they go, and for their comrades when the war is over. As someone who has never served in the military, this book gave me a deeper appreciation of the sacrifices made by the men and women in uniform who protect us every day as well as a greater understanding of the Korean War itself. War Remains is more than just a catalogue of information, however. It is also a touching story of loss and coming home.
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