by Pat Barker
First published 1991
Amid the horrors of World War I, a remarkable group of officers seek treatment at a pioneering psychiatric hospital. As they confront their inner demons, a complex web of personal and professional relationships unfolds, revealing the profound human cost of war. From the pained recollections of a decorated soldier to the cutting-edge therapies of a visionary doctor, "Regeneration" is a gripping exploration of the mind's resilience in the face of unimaginable suffering.
Genres: literary-fiction, historical-fiction, 20th-century, war, psychological-thriller, academic
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: character-study, found-family
Setting: Great Britain, World War
Period: 20th century
252 pages · Paperback · Penguin Books
Content warnings: mental-illness