Unit 731

Title: Unit 731

“Some said I would get used to it; the screaming. The chilling, gargling sound being forced from dying bodies as life was torn relentlessly from their grip.”

Japan during the Second World War was a place of turmoil. A country ridden with false hope, forced upon its citizens by the insistent military forces. After all, Japan was fighting on the losing side of the war, and its military leaders were desperate not to admit defeat. They would go to any lengths to ensure that the war, and their country’s pride, was not lost. Even to the point of complete and utter brutality, along with inhumane punishment.

At the beginning of this brilliant executed original fiction, Nakamura Seiko is simply an ordinary Japanese student. He is studying to be a doctor, a profession somewhat frowned upon by his family, with them being from a militant background. Little does he know that family honour and pride will force him to work alongside with the army as part of the war effort. He will be forced to see and perform hideous acts of cruelty that have previously sent men insane. All inside the biological warfare unit known as Unit 731.

house of cards. tells this war story with so much precision, emotion and heart. The incredible amount of detail allows the reader to closely sympathise with Nakamura Seiko as well as letting them feel his emotions of fear and tension throughout. It is also very well researched, which adds an extra layer of realism to the events in the story. It gives a clear insight into what many Japanese men may have seen and done in the Second World War, making it an educational experience for everyone.

For fans of war and conflict stories, Unit 731 is a gripping read that will stay with you after you have read the last chapter. It is focused on a country not commonly associated with World War Two, which provides a fresh reading experience for everyone. It is full of suspense and emotion, making it a highly recommended read!