“A beautifully drawn and colored tale that follows closely with the facts of Operation Market Garden. It also illustrates one truth: that those involved in the underground against the Nazi's never succeeded without great loss. Antonio Gil also shows that stories of World War II still thrill and inspire us, even when the years stretch our connections with these events.” —Wayne Vansant, author of Katusha: Girl Soldier of the Patriotic War

“The art really great to look at.” —WordAholicAnonymous

“This book is of great interest to learn more about Operation Market Garden. This is due to the inclusion of maps, historical references, and other data and elements that give an almost documentary touch to this volume.” —La Burbuja Literaria De J.C.

“The drawings display realism…. You do not have to be an expert in history to appreciate the enormous effort that is made in this way, so that uniforms, tanks, weapons and everything we see in each graphic  is one more element of the deep immersion in history that Gil facilitates with his work…. The Flutist of Arnhem is a good war comic, the kind that allows us to reconcile ourselves with a way of narrating that sometimes seems to have fallen into disuse but is still as effective as it ever has been. And it is a good demonstration that in history there are still many stories that have not been told or that can be re-told without the need to abuse approaches or caroms forced by specific fashions.” —Cómic Para Todos

“Gil gives us pulse-pounding escapes from the Germans’ tightening noose, stealthy assassinations of enemy combatants, and explosive firefights that test a soldier’s mettle…. The art is compellingly realistic, with excellent attention given to facial expressions and anatomy as well as to the machinery of war. The colors and lines have a thick, clumpy quality that, combined with the realism of the images, lends the work a digital, rotoscoped feel. The action is intense and the violence is brutal without being gory.” —Kirkus Reviews

“The Flutist of Arnhem contains many facts about the battle as well as the fictional dramatization. I liked the images [and] selected cover art. I give this graphic novel a 4.4 out of 5.” —John’s Notes

“With an ambitious sense of scale, the book includes many views of, and perspectives on, the proceedings…. Most of the book strikes an effective balance between maps and military plans on one hand, and the actions and emotions of the characters on the other. The art is notable for its attention to detail, from uniforms and equipment to fine-tuned facial expressions. The Flutist of Arnhem is an epic, exciting tale from World War II.” —Foreword Reviews

“Gil’s story sincerely lauds the bravery of soldiers battling in impossible circumstances.” —Publishers Weekly

“If you’re a World War II nerd, the dramatized version of Operation Market Garden in The Flutist of Arnhem has a lot to offer. In addition to the broader scope of military engagement, it includes lots of interesting details on both Nazi and Allied sides.” —The Fandom Post

“Dead Reckoning hits it out of the park yet again with The Flutist of Arnhem: A Story of Operation Market Garden. I loved the story between the Hewson family, and the immense amount of information that Gil took care to place within the book. After going into this knowing only the vaguest amount of information on this operation, I feel like I learned a lot. I’d like to read more by this author.” —Arcadia Pod

“Antonio Gil’s writing is rich and powerful, while his illustrations are detailed and beautiful. Without resorting to gratuitous violence, he portrays the courage of the men and women who participated in the war effort and the sacrifices that they made. Readers can easily connect with the main characters and will find themselves captivated by the story, making this graphic novel difficult to put down…. I highly recommend The Flutist of Arnhem as a wonderful story about the humanity which exists during the horrors of war.” —GeekDad

“The Flutist of Arnhem does a solid job of providing an overview of the events of Operation Market Garden from inception to close. Antonio Gil has a great eye for detail. The artwork effectively conveys a sense of place and environment. You get a good sense of the landscape and built structures. There was good attention to detail in depicting the equipment and the appearance of the combatants on both sides…. The dialog is well done and engaging.” —Armchair General

“A well-written and beautifully illustrated work…. This latest volume tells the story of Dutch resistance fighters, SOE agents, and the British and Polish paratroopers who served at Arnhem. While the story is fictional, the author weaves his narrative into actual historical events. The artist pays attention to detail, drawing the weapons and equipment of the characters accurately. The fictional story is interspersed with factual text, allowing the reader to place the tale in time and place.” —WWII History

“Gil’s graphic novel makes the story come alive. Gil is an illustrator, comic author, and writer specializing in military history, with more than 100 publications in magazines, books, and comics. His knowledge of World War II history is expansive, and the novel is highly detailed yet rendered in a manner that is exciting and intriguing.... This work will certainly appeal to young readers and is also an entertaining read for adults.” —Historical Novel Society

“Gil is an excellent illustrator, packing a realistic, if less visceral, graphic ‘punch’ than artists of earlier, heroic-style comic art. Instead, Gil’s art is softer—not so complicated and realistic that it overpowers or distracts from the key elements of his story. I found it supportive and complementary, delineating a neutral, artistic exposition of historical reality—neither masculine nor feminine, but rather, appealingly human…. The Flutist of Arnhem is enthusiastically recommended for anyone interested in contemporary art and military history.” —International Journal of Intelligence and Counterintelligence

“Those who have studied their history … will appreciate all the work Gil puts in to make the details as accurate as possible. The Hewson story will engage all and plant a seed of curiosity within … readers to learn their history.” —Masked Library