DNF @ 30%. Tried reading on my Kindle and then tried reading along with audio.
I was sinking into a book hangover with the audio. Narrator mumbled.
As DNF @ 30%. Tried reading on my Kindle and then tried reading along with audio.
I was sinking into a book hangover with the audio. Narrator mumbled.
As for the actual story, I was reminded of Shackleton and all the nonfiction books I've read, and was left wanting a story more than waxing and waning profanity and Simmons descriptions of a woman's body. I'm bored and frustrated I didn't DNF after his first round of swearing.
One star - I can't visualize anyone reading this....more
Thoroughly researched and detail oriented. This is written more in a reference or documentary style. While I did not fact check, the 1906 Earthquake hThoroughly researched and detail oriented. This is written more in a reference or documentary style. While I did not fact check, the 1906 Earthquake has always been a personal interest and nothing seemed untoward.
I prefer more of a story and less textbook style history book when reading casually.
This is a GoodReads Giveaway physical book win that I enjoyed and will now donate it. ...more
Thank you Kensington Publishing )A John Scognamiglio Book) for accepting my request to read and review Fleeing France, A WWII Novel of Sacrifice and RThank you Kensington Publishing )A John Scognamiglio Book) for accepting my request to read and review Fleeing France, A WWII Novel of Sacrifice and Rescue in the French Ambulance Service, by Alan Hlad.
Published: 07/23/24
Stars: 4.5 (The ending).
Full disclosure -- Alan Hlad is a favorite. He is the author I wish had a huge backlog.
This is his fifth book and this story centers around a young woman who does her duty in the war driving an ambulance. The premise is simple, the characters are realistic, and the story is for smart people. Hlad maneuvers the characters throughout war torn France. He deals with male versus female roles, the prejudices of citizenship, and societal class boundaries.
The story is not over inflated. It is as stated a woman drives an ambulance picking up soldiers, it breaks down, and now she has patients and no vehicle with bombs and soldiers around. There are other scenes similarly that warp into a good book. There is no swearing.
This is a Masterpiece Theatre Production verses an r-rated movie.
I recommend for those who like great, smart and clean storytelling. Oh yes, I would gift this and the other four....more
Thank you Knopf, Pantheon, Vintage, and Anchor | Knopf for allowing me to read and review The Lost Boy of Santa Chionia a novel by Juliet Grames on NeThank you Knopf, Pantheon, Vintage, and Anchor | Knopf for allowing me to read and review The Lost Boy of Santa Chionia a novel by Juliet Grames on NetGalley.
Published: 07/23/24
Stars: 2.5
The synopsis, cover and title drew me to the book. Unfortunately, while the book is in English I had trouble with the names, places and events. I just could not follow along an individual's story line. There are a lot of characters. I would read a bit and sometimes the pieces came together, but most often I was left contemplating a flow chart. Finally, I opted to pull the audio up on Libby and try reading along with the narration. The names were so different than what I'm accustomed to I still had problems. However, I was able to connect more with the story and found I liked it. It was creepy and noirish. However, I finished the book -- I can't tell you anything about it.
If you can read Italian this may be the book for you. ...more
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