Review of The Weight of Loyalty
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Review of The Weight of Loyalty
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Weight of Loyalty" by Mike H. Mizrahi.]
The book "Weight of Loyalty," written by Mike H. Mizrahi, is a composition of real events with some fictional touches to deliver an incredible tale of the brave people of Kefalonia.
The author introduces the character Oliver Ellis Graham, who works for the British Navy. He carries emotional baggage due to an absent father, a mother he never met because she died giving birth to him, and a sibling who shows little concern for him. This baggage always haunted him; why was it like this? I wish my father had shown more concern for me. He poured his energy into the Navy, serving diligently.
Next is Natalie Giannator, a lost soul, the same as Oliver in a different way. She lost her fiancé to war; her mother is no more because of cancer, and her brother is fighting due to war. Her pain stems from losing loved ones.
As the story unfolds, Oliver and Natalie meet under certain circumstances; she treats him with extreme care and concern, helping him to heal. As I read about these two, I felt like they were both healing the painful part by caring for each other. Even under difficult situations, they wanted to give each other a chance to heal, to become part of life, and finally let go of their past to build a beautiful future, but is it possible?
Their relationship was quick, intense, and full of unexpected twists. Oliver's status as a wanted person added intrigue to the story and eventually led to their separation, leaving them feeling betrayed and helpless.betrayed and helpless too. The period of separation—the things that happened at that time—was something that ignited the emotions because it detailed how a wanted person will be treated as a prisoner in a different place and how the family will have direct effects on them. Each side's efforts to see each other are like a long battle; they don't know whether they'll win the war and lose themselves or lose both. Will Oliver and Natalie meet again? How will Oliver, as a prisoner, plan his escape? What was Natalie's life like while waiting for Oliver? Will their hopes of togetherness become a reality? The story explores all these answers.
I rate this book 4 out of 5. The extensive research using actual data about people enriches the book, and giving proper respect to the people of Kefalonia, especially those involved in the war efforts, is commendable. Good work. The side characters were also given significant importance to support the story, and I found the letters to be the most captivating aspect of the book, as they deeply connected me to the plot. The narration was engaging enough to keep me curious about what was coming up next. The only thing that caused me to lower my rating was my expectation for more detailed emotional goodbye scenes, as I knew they would be heartbreaking. However, I didn't find any scenes about goodbyes, reunions, or other significant situations with detailed emotional narration, which was the only aspect of the book that disappointed me. There were no errors in the book, so the editing team did well in that department. I recommend this book to readers who love to read about journeys and war heroes.
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The Weight of Loyalty
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The book "Weight of Loyalty," written by Mike H. Mizrahi, is a composition of real events with some fictional touches to deliver an incredible tale of the brave people of Kefalonia.
The author introduces the character Oliver Ellis Graham, who works for the British Navy. He carries emotional baggage due to an absent father, a mother he never met because she died giving birth to him, and a sibling who shows little concern for him. This baggage always haunted him; why was it like this? I wish my father had shown more concern for me. He poured his energy into the Navy, serving diligently.
Next is Natalie Giannator, a lost soul, the same as Oliver in a different way. She lost her fiancé to war; her mother is no more because of cancer, and her brother is fighting due to war. Her pain stems from losing loved ones.
As the story unfolds, Oliver and Natalie meet under certain circumstances; she treats him with extreme care and concern, helping him to heal. As I read about these two, I felt like they were both healing the painful part by caring for each other. Even under difficult situations, they wanted to give each other a chance to heal, to become part of life, and finally let go of their past to build a beautiful future, but is it possible?
Their relationship was quick, intense, and full of unexpected twists. Oliver's status as a wanted person added intrigue to the story and eventually led to their separation, leaving them feeling betrayed and helpless.betrayed and helpless too. The period of separation—the things that happened at that time—was something that ignited the emotions because it detailed how a wanted person will be treated as a prisoner in a different place and how the family will have direct effects on them. Each side's efforts to see each other are like a long battle; they don't know whether they'll win the war and lose themselves or lose both. Will Oliver and Natalie meet again? How will Oliver, as a prisoner, plan his escape? What was Natalie's life like while waiting for Oliver? Will their hopes of togetherness become a reality? The story explores all these answers.
I rate this book 4 out of 5. The extensive research using actual data about people enriches the book, and giving proper respect to the people of Kefalonia, especially those involved in the war efforts, is commendable. Good work. The side characters were also given significant importance to support the story, and I found the letters to be the most captivating aspect of the book, as they deeply connected me to the plot. The narration was engaging enough to keep me curious about what was coming up next. The only thing that caused me to lower my rating was my expectation for more detailed emotional goodbye scenes, as I knew they would be heartbreaking. However, I didn't find any scenes about goodbyes, reunions, or other significant situations with detailed emotional narration, which was the only aspect of the book that disappointed me. There were no errors in the book, so the editing team did well in that department. I recommend this book to readers who love to read about journeys and war heroes.
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With Warmest Regards,
Harshitha
Harshitha
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