Unusual Topics in Historical Fiction
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I was a bit confused by all of it. I had never even heard of malaria before this book!
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That's kind if amazing!mcdonaldchola wrote: ↑31 Oct 2019, 13:00 My grandfather took part in WWII and he would tell me stories about a certain place called Malaya but I never took him seriously. When reading this book that's when I realized that it was a real place and I wished I paid attention to the details. He had travelled all the way from Northern Rhodesia, now Zambia, to fight on behalf of the British Government.
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How fun! Nd what a good way to engrossed yourself in your researchAbriellejee wrote: ↑20 Oct 2019, 03:14As a matter of fact, the author travels to these lands to get their history. For his fourth book, he traveled to China for it so I think he also did for the other three. Kater is also a good researcher on history.
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Malaria is a disease and generally seen all around the world.
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Seems that you must have enjoyed this book a lot.mcdonaldchola wrote: ↑31 Oct 2019, 13:00 My grandfather took part in WWII and he would tell me stories about a certain place called Malaya but I never took him seriously. When reading this book that's when I realized that it was a real place and I wished I paid attention to the details. He had travelled all the way from Northern Rhodesia, now Zambia, to fight on behalf of the British Government.
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Yes, the authors use of this kind of details are what makes this book special.Karina Nowak wrote: ↑19 Oct 2019, 18:53I appreciate this as well. Technically it's still a war story which is a reused theme since the beginning of time, but this new perspective piques the reader's interest.
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Yes , I read the book originating in China. Its also packed with heavy action and suspense.Kro92813 wrote: ↑31 Oct 2019, 22:50How fun! Nd what a good way to engrossed yourself in your researchAbriellejee wrote: ↑20 Oct 2019, 03:14As a matter of fact, the author travels to these lands to get their history. For his fourth book, he traveled to China for it so I think he also did for the other three. Kater is also a good researcher on history.
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He does his research about his books and even more so he travels to the places he mentioned in his books- ehich is the reason why he seems to be knowledgable about them.LinaMueller wrote: ↑08 Oct 2019, 18:10 I didn't know anything about the Japanese Kempeitai before reading this book. Greg Kater seems to know a lot about history.
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Wow, your grandpa sounds amazing! I never heard of Malaya before reading this book.mcdonaldchola wrote: ↑31 Oct 2019, 13:00 My grandfather took part in WWII and he would tell me stories about a certain place called Malaya but I never took him seriously. When reading this book that's when I realized that it was a real place and I wished I paid attention to the details. He had travelled all the way from Northern Rhodesia, now Zambia, to fight on behalf of the British Government.
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Agreed! Stories told in different perspectives always are interesting. As they've said, there are two sides of the coin.Karina Nowak wrote: ↑19 Oct 2019, 18:53I appreciate this as well. Technically it's still a war story which is a reused theme since the beginning of time, but this new perspective piques the reader's interest.
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Bahaha I suppose I should proofread my comments before submitting them! That was an autocorrect on my phone! Haha I definitely know what malaria is and that is not what I meant to write haha
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