Official Review: Pachyderms by Danny Buoy

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Re: Official Review: Pachyderms by Danny Buoy

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Considering that I'm not anything close to being a fan of war stories, I think this book is not for me.
Thanks for your review though!
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This sounds like a great war book. I like that it's based on a true story and takes us through some of the assignment processes. Thanks for the review
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Since my hubby is a war movie buff, I've seen my share of them, and enjoyed most of them. Also, my brother was in the army in Vietnam, and two of his sons now serve in the Air Force. Due to these factors, I think I might like this book, as I enjoyed the preview I read this morning. It looks like there are good detailed descriptions and humor included, which are always a plus! Thanks for a great review!
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I really liked how reviewer has outlined the finer points of current book in the review, buy unfortunately I still will skip this one. I don't enjoy war stories of any kind, so I know that I won't enjoy reading about "soldiers' daily lives" as well. Sorry and congratulations with BOTD!
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I'm going to have to pass on this book as I'm not a fan of war memoirs. It seems educational and enlightening, but not something I want to read. Thanks for the review!
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This is not usually my genre, however, your review had interested me in learning more about the military. Great job!
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I will be passing this book along to family and friends as this isn't my genre.
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attractive review.
it has compelled me to study this novel as I like war and history novels.Because this is a true story and pilots life on and off duty is completely described so its going to be a fun to read this book quickly.
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Even though it is good to read book out of your comfort zone, at times, this book is not appealing to me at all. Still, I enjoyed your review. I loved the fact that it was based on a true story. Based on your rating I am sure this book will find its audience.
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Pachyderms by Danny Buoy - loved the sample, can't wait to read it all. Thanks for the informative review.
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What an illuminating review! Just like you, I had no idea about how much paperwork is a part of aviation. I appreciate that you warned readers that descriptions of war events, if it's not favored, will be boring. I will check it out some other time.
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The fact that the book was based on a true story makes it very interesting and exciting to read especially if the writing style is done in a way as if the readers feel like they are right there in the battlefield. There is so much to learn from soldiers and I look up to them for their bravery and fervor to fight for their country! I am looking forward to meet Dan Coobat and be inspired by him. Congrats!
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I guess I'd enjoy reading this as I have lately come to appreciate stories about the men and women in uniform. Thanks for the informative review.
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Usually I'm not into war stories, but this one seems to offer a realistic picture of the Vietnam war.
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Although I've read some other books on the Vietnam War, I've never read one focusing on the American Military Aviation Unit. I also like the realistic mixture of the soldiers' daily lives and their experiences off-duty. Thanks for an interesting review!
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