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Kajori50 wrote: ↑04 Feb 2019, 15:10 Indeed, Jacko was funny. From the very first chapter, he displayed his humorous side. Even, in the midst of battle he made hilarious comments.

Yeah, just taking some ease out of bad situation.

I'm not sure it was a major theme. I saw it more as an appropriate counterpoint to the major theme of war. Although, I could see it as a minor theme. Through the darkness, we search for light and levity. The human will to carry on in spite of tragedy is what grants the victory, etc.

I loved the humor in this novel, it offset the darkness of war well. Generally I’m not a fan of war books but it was so good because Jacko was hilarious, I’m a big fan of Captain America so I loved how he called James “Cap” all the time. And just the overall wittiness of his dialogue.

I agree that Jacko brought a lot of humor to this book. It's great, and his humor was very funny and clever to me. I think the author did a great job blending comedy with action. I always enjoy characters in book with a witty sense of humor.

I think Jacko was the funniest too. I like a little humor in the books I read, I think it makes the book all the more interesting.

Jacko was also my favorite character. He makes the book so lighthearted and easy to read.

abbiejoice wrote: ↑03 Feb 2019, 21:51 I'm glad that although this book is about World War II, the author included comic relief and some sense of humor in its characters.

Same! It was a bit of fresh air to read a historical fiction set in war times with a humorous aspect. Made me read it until the end!

soccerts wrote: ↑05 Feb 2019, 07:19 I'm not sure it was a major theme. I saw it more as an appropriate counterpoint to the major theme of war. Although, I could see it as a minor theme. Through the darkness, we search for light and levity. The human will to carry on in spite of tragedy is what grants the victory, etc.

Glad that you said that it's the "appropriate counterpoint to a major theme". People tend to stay away from war stories because of its heaviness and darkness, but as you said people also tend to search for the light. And in this book, we found one.

I totally agree with that. Jacko was a source of comic relief. But I don't think humor was the major theme though, I think the major theme was War.

I liked Fifi's famous words: “I only experience boredom – except this morning. I went to the lobby of the Continental Hotel this morning and is like an insane asylum or loon ... how you say?”

Jacko's humor was refreshing because of its originality and scathing delivery. It nevertheless built on his character and set him apart.

This book is really elevated to the next level thanks to the element of humor in it. I am yet to finish the book off, and I would love to share more opinions once I am done.

There are many things that Jacko said that made me laugh. However, humor is not considered as the main theme of the story. The humor is there to balance the mood and to make the book more captivating to read. As for Jacko being a comedian, I completely agree. It is his personality as a lively person.

Having humour in a book is an absolute must for me, especially if it's majorly quite serious or action focused. It makes it easier to read and more fun!

I like a little comic relief in an otherwise serious book. The humor of Jacko makes me even more interested in reading this book.