Review of Rescuing General Patton

Sia P · Post by **Sia P** » 28 Jan 2022, 14:44

[Following is a volunteer review of "Rescuing General Patton" by Curtis Stephen Burdick.]

4 out of 4 stars

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"He was looking out into the distance, perhaps at a battlefield, an expression of fierce, fearless determination, the eyes between his patrician nose filled with the exhilaration of commanding soldiers in combat."

This is how Curtis Stephen Burdick describes General Patton most eloquently in his novel Rescuing General Patton. This book follows the story of the US military commander General George Patton during World War II. He appears to have become trapped behind enemy lines and is attempting to assist in the world's most dangerous rescue effort. The book begins with a description of a book signing event hosted by author John Harding. Never in his wildest dreams did he imagine he had been meeting General Patton's granddaughter who would present him an envelope that would shake John to his core. What will be in the envelope? What happens next? Curtis Stephen Burdick's amazing historical fiction tells all about it.

First and foremost, I believe the book's opening was pretty distinctive and uncommon compared to any other novel I have read thus far. I was hooked on the plot like a magnet from the start, and I was eager to find out what would happen next.

What I enjoyed most about this novel was how the author depicted the entire setting of World War II. It was, in my opinion, really commendable and flawless. I felt like a bystander in the background, merely following the story from afar. I was truly moved by the author's description of all the details.

It is, in my opinion, a very well-written and well-researched novel. I found it to be an interesting read, action-packed, masterfully crafted with thrills and suspense, and the author was successful in getting his audience to experience all of the events that he desired. I guess I was simply swayed by the details on each page. They assisted me in visualising the entire landscape/scenario as I turned the pages in utmost excitement.

I was also astounded by the author's writing abilities. The novel vividly conveys a soldier's emotions in such a raw way that you are forced to wonder if they had to go through it all. It also discusses how war is awful for everyone and the various effects that it has. As a reader, I experienced a wide range of emotions, the most prominent of which were grief and agony.

Without hesitation, I would give this book a perfect rating of 4 out of 4 stars. This book contains everything a reader might want in good historical fiction. The characters are portrayed so realistically that you feel as if they are right in front of you, presumably rehearsing. The plot was as good as the characters, and I found myself completely immersed in it. The book was also well-edited since I found no typos or mistakes. Although the novel contains some profane words, which was exchanged between the soldiers, I considered it to be quite acceptable and understandable by all means.

I would enthusiastically suggest this book to all historical fiction readers as well as those interested in learning more about the world war II scenario. I guarantee that this book will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.

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Rita Nuncia · Post by **Rita Nuncia** » 30 Jan 2022, 04:41

I have never read a book with a military storyline. I will love to read this one. Nice review.a

T T 2 · Post by **T T 2** » 31 Jan 2022, 09:34

I was planning to read this book but was not sure about the plot however, your review makes me want to read it. Thank you for a great review!

Edet Joy · Post by **Edet Joy** » 09 Feb 2022, 04:00

I'd definitely give this book a tryout, the review is compelling.

OTrain Disene · Post by **OTrain Disene** » 09 Feb 2022, 05:56

This book should definitely be turned into a film. The actions were vividly painted, that I didn't know whether I was reading words. amazing!

Sia P · Post by **Sia P** » 11 Feb 2022, 02:23

Ritanuncia1 wrote: ↑30 Jan 2022, 04:41 I have never read a book with a military storyline. I will love to read this one. Nice review.a

I hope you get the most out of the book. Thanks for stopping by.

Sia P · Post by **Sia P** » 11 Feb 2022, 02:24

T T 2 wrote: ↑31 Jan 2022, 09:34 I was planning to read this book but was not sure about the plot however, your review makes me want to read it. Thank you for a great review!

Thank you for taking the time to read the review; I hope this book lives up to your expectations.

Sia P · Post by **Sia P** » 11 Feb 2022, 02:25

JoyEdet wrote: ↑09 Feb 2022, 04:00 I'd definitely give this book a tryout, the review is compelling.

Hi, thanks for stopping by. Happy reading!

Sia P · Post by **Sia P** » 11 Feb 2022, 02:27

OTrain M wrote: ↑09 Feb 2022, 05:56 This book should definitely be turned into a film. The actions were vividly painted, that I didn't know whether I was reading words. amazing!

You just stated exactly what I was thinking when reading this book. I'm also hoping for a movie adaptation of this book! How wonderful it would be.

Thanks for commenting!^^