Review of The Forgotten Soldier

[Del Lopez Maxson]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Forgotten Soldier" by Dr. Angelique Barbara.]

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4 out of 5 stars

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What would a person consider as true strength? A will that refuses to splinter apart completely or pure muscle that knocks out any unfortunate soul in their path. Dr. Angelique Barbara's book, The Forgotten Soldier, gives readers a glimpse into how different situations necessitate different perspectives of strength and how moving forward after a traumatic event is different for everyone. So come along with Private Curtis Dagley as he experiences bad luck while trying to do the right thing, which just snowballs into big consequences.

An enjoyable aspect of this novel is how detailed it is in one way, yet for heavier matters it's sometimes left up to one's imagination, making it suitable for a larger audience who might not enjoy the darker details. The use of figurative language, such as similes, adds a colorful side to level out the morose subjects. One of the things I enjoy about this story is how realistic it can get at times, with examples like using happy family memories to help get through tough times or how the war ending didn't magically fix up the tensions between the countries. There are lasting consequences that a person sometimes does not think about if they did not happen to you or in your area. I also like how this shows lesser problems that went on, such as protecting art, which has a cultural impact, which in turn can have a political influence. 

I do have some issues with how some sentences repeat. Besides that, the grammar and story arc are done well. All told, this novel, while being a deep, meaningful story, does have a hopeful vibe throughout, creating a simple but effective tale.

In conclusion, I rate The Forgotten Soldier four out of five stars. There's nothing wrong with emphasis, but there is a limit. That being said, the book is a great short read for both educational and entertainment purposes. I would recommend this for people in their teens and older who like personal historical stories. 

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[Kibet Hillary]

Indeed, one of the aspects I would like in a book is the realistic depiction of events, which includes the importance of social support, including one's family. The other issue on the lesson that war does not always resolve tensions or fix them. The review is informative, @Del Lopez Maxson.