Review of The Bridge

[Christabel18+]

[Following is a volunteer review of "The Bridge" by Andrew Palmer.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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I read from a random article that discoveries were never meant to be made by following the rules or instructions but by trying what no one else dared to try. In The Bridge by Andrew Palmer, we are told about the discovery of the Quebec Bridge.

Ben and Esther were paired to do a project regarding the Quebec Bridge Disaster that happened in 1907. They weren't very excited to be working with each other. Esther was all about her academic life, and Ben was not diligent with his. They later started to work together while enjoying each other's company. They learn a lot about each other and the bridge. Ben had gotten his hands on the journal of a man who happened to know a lot about the bridge. Alec Durand had received that journal as a gift from his wife, and she expected him to write however he felt in it. Alec was a skilled and industrious man. He was willing to do anything to make Ginette, his wife, happy. Several discoveries are made in this book, and you should read to find out.

In my opinion, this historical fiction book was written for educational purposes, and I appreciated that. I've never read a book about engineering before, and I'm glad the author didn't make it boring by talking endlessly about stuff I'd be clueless about. I'm also very pleased to mention that I was introduced to new engineering terms in this book. I love how the plot was gradually unfolded and how easy it was to flow with it. The characters were properly developed. I had understood them and could easily tell one from the other because they had possessed their unique characteristics.

For every character, there was at least one thing I loved about them. I loved Esther's interest in her studies and how smart she was portrayed to be. For Ben, his humor always did it for me, and it was funny how he'd always get on Esther's nerves. Ginette was a very supportive wife, and I feel she is the reason why Alec was able to achieve a lot. I liked Alec's industrious nature and how he always wanted to pamper his wife. The book was well detailed, and I didn't find it hard to finish.

The only thing I disliked about this book was the introduction. I prefer reading books with intriguing introductions. It makes me more interested in reading the book.

This book deserves a rating of four out of four stars because I enjoyed reading it. It was obvious the author gave this book his time and attention. The book was exceptionally well-edited and was more captivating after the introduction. It wouldn't make sense to deduct a star when I know it was a good book. People who like books on engineering have to read this book. I'd also recommend this book to teenagers and adults that love history.

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[Ceeco2002]

it'd be nice to learn more about the discoveries of Ben and Esther. Seems like a really informative book. Thanks for a detailed review.

[Amy Luman]

This book underscores the need for a talented and experienced person to oversee how things are projected. Alec and Ginette were truly a model couple and I’m sure her support went a long way in helping to develop his confidence.