Review of The Bridge
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Review of The Bridge
[Following is a volunteer review of "The Bridge" by Andrew Palmer.]
The world of engineering has been a science that has been in existence for the longest time. Two students, Ben and Esther, an example of two adversaries who would probably not sit at the same table, are coupled on an assignment and forced to work together. Together they delve into the history of engineering and they discover hidden facts that they knew nothing about. They come across a certain journal- a journal belonging to an engineer who worked at the construction site before it fell, which ultimately changes their perception and together they come across the ceremony of the Iron Ring.
The Bridge by Andrew Palmer is an interesting novel that elucidates how the face of engineering was changed when the Quebec bridge collapsed in 1907 while under construction. The fall of the bridge marked a historic overturn in engineering and caused a change in how things would be carried out in future. It led to the Iron Ring ceremony, which is meant to honor and initiate upcoming engineers, to bind them to their duties in commemoration of those workers and to uphold the virtue bestowed upon them by the ritual.
In particular, I am astounded by how the author manipulates the different timelines and brings them into complete harmony. The linking between historic events of the Quebec bridge and present events is quite entertaining and makes the reader yearn to know what is next. The outlining of a character’s event in the past and how they influence the present events enhances the flow of the story. The research done by the author to detail the past events, going back to the nineteenth century, and ensuring utmost flow with the present is quite commendable.
The only negative comment I have about the book is that its ending came as a surprise and the last bit of the epilogue was as detailed as it would have been expected.
The Bridge is a novel that probably won’t leave you as a reader high on adrenaline, but it is a piece of art worth your time. The author makes sure to highlight the various events simultaneously such that every little detail falls into place. This book is professionally edited and there is much to like about. I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars, because of the book's detailed research and seamless flow of events.
The Bridge is a novel that will impress engineering students and enlighten them on a few facts concerning their line of studies, the unknown bit of the historical events, and what to expect in their environment of work. The book will also interest history students especially those who lean towards the nonfiction stories.
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The Bridge
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The world of engineering has been a science that has been in existence for the longest time. Two students, Ben and Esther, an example of two adversaries who would probably not sit at the same table, are coupled on an assignment and forced to work together. Together they delve into the history of engineering and they discover hidden facts that they knew nothing about. They come across a certain journal- a journal belonging to an engineer who worked at the construction site before it fell, which ultimately changes their perception and together they come across the ceremony of the Iron Ring.
The Bridge by Andrew Palmer is an interesting novel that elucidates how the face of engineering was changed when the Quebec bridge collapsed in 1907 while under construction. The fall of the bridge marked a historic overturn in engineering and caused a change in how things would be carried out in future. It led to the Iron Ring ceremony, which is meant to honor and initiate upcoming engineers, to bind them to their duties in commemoration of those workers and to uphold the virtue bestowed upon them by the ritual.
In particular, I am astounded by how the author manipulates the different timelines and brings them into complete harmony. The linking between historic events of the Quebec bridge and present events is quite entertaining and makes the reader yearn to know what is next. The outlining of a character’s event in the past and how they influence the present events enhances the flow of the story. The research done by the author to detail the past events, going back to the nineteenth century, and ensuring utmost flow with the present is quite commendable.
The only negative comment I have about the book is that its ending came as a surprise and the last bit of the epilogue was as detailed as it would have been expected.
The Bridge is a novel that probably won’t leave you as a reader high on adrenaline, but it is a piece of art worth your time. The author makes sure to highlight the various events simultaneously such that every little detail falls into place. This book is professionally edited and there is much to like about. I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars, because of the book's detailed research and seamless flow of events.
The Bridge is a novel that will impress engineering students and enlighten them on a few facts concerning their line of studies, the unknown bit of the historical events, and what to expect in their environment of work. The book will also interest history students especially those who lean towards the nonfiction stories.
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The Bridge
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
