Review of Without Recognition

[Alexander C Schmoock]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Without Recognition" by Doug Kidd.]

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3 out of 4 stars

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Billy Sullivan and Margot recently tied the knot and couldn't wait to enjoy some private time in the beautiful city of Paris. Their excitement was short-lived following an unfortunate fight between Billy and some men making passes at Margot. They were forced to a temporary stay at Ramsgate as a result. During their stay in the town, they met up with Ethan and Andrea, a summer fling couple who had just kicked off their relationship. Billy and Margot encountered problems that questioned their relationship, and they also had a son. Things went from bad to worse as Billy got missing and Andrea seemed to be dead. This book showed how a twist of fate turned the couple and their son into assets for the Great Britain war against Nazi Germany.

In Without Recognition, Doug Kidd wrote a historical fiction story that dates back to the 20th century. Using the Adolf Hitler war, it showed how the Americans could obtain information and take active calculated steps to curb a tragedy. It also revealed that major problems could be solved by making good use of every opportunity fate presents.

On the positive points, I love that the book was written in such a way that it depicted the lifestyle of the early 20th century, especially life as it was in Great Britain. The book is historical, and I love historical books. I was also impressed by how Doug Kidd showcased the cultures of the characters and the setting of the story. I explored entirely new cultures through the pages of the book, and I found that really intriguing. More so, the outcome of the events in the book was not easily predictable; there were plot twists that kept the suspense level high. I also loved that the book was written in simple English; the author avoided complex and ambiguous words that could confuse the reader.

On the negative points, at the initial stages of my reading, the book did not seem interesting and catchy enough. I also did not appreciate the introduction of so many characters in the book. I felt the number of characters should have been reduced as some seemed to be surplus to requirement. Keeping up with all the characters was a bit of a struggle. Away from that, the book also had some scenes that did not enjoy a good connection to the next scene or the rest of the story; they seemed unmatched. Furthermore, some details were cut short, leaving the reader at the mercy of his imaginations. It would have added to my enjoyment of the book if more detailed descriptions were given to aid understanding, in view of the fact that it was a book that had a lot to do with investigations and military adventures.

The book was exceptionally well edited; there were no spelling or grammatical errors in it. I give the book a 3 out of 4 stars rating. I didn't rate it lower because it was concise, and the cultures were well presented. However, I did not give a higher rating owing to the aforementioned negative areas. They affected my enjoyment of the book to a reasonable extent.

I recommend the book to all lovers of early-century novels. Readers itching to know about the history of countries and those that enjoy reading about intelligence agencies and military investigation adventures will enjoy this one.

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Without Recognition
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[nerdychikka]

I really enjoy historical fiction and this one seems very captivating. I am definitely doing to look for this book. Great review.

[Amiczy Heaven]

I love historical books. Although it is fiction, it still had some sort of reality to it. I hope things work out for the couple.

[Nwadinso Michael]

It is good to make necessary decisions when fate is involved. I like the storyline of the book, and I think it is out of place for people to start relationships without understanding their partner well. Thanks for your review.

[Aisha Yakub]

I am intrigued by the plot of this story. Historical fiction is always a good choice for me. Thank you for your review.

[Umesh Bhatt]

The plot of the book seems to be interesting. Thanks for a nice review.

[Ronnie Comendador 1]

Historical fiction is really good this book seems interesting and im intrigued about the plot of the story,I think it's a good choice to read it!well thank you for your review..

[Mbenma Esther 080]

Reading military investigations makes me increase my curiosity in questioning matters. Thanks for the review.

[Nwadinso Michael]

Billy and Margot are newlyweds and they've decided to spend some time alone but the whole gets shattered after an unfortunate fight. The occasion makes them to question the authenticity of their relationship. I really hope they were able to solve their issues. Thanks for your review.