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This historical fiction looks intriguing. Looking forward to reading it.
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"it was interesting for me to learn about some of the things that happened in the past since the book contained some real-life stories that took place during the Second World War."
That's the reason I love historical fiction so much. I also love war stories. Thanks for your review.
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This historical fiction would be a good read for those interested in WWII. Thank you for your review.
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Personally not a fan of historical literature. Nevertheless, I could see how this book would attract those readers who love war and drama. Thanks for the review.
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Post by María Andrea Fernández Sepúlveda »

There are several things I liked about this novel. First, the characterization of the major characters. I liked how the author gave readers explicit details of several characters right from when they were born. As a result, readers will be able to connect better with them.


That is a great way to make far-away events seem less distant and make the reader feel more empathy.
Another thing I liked about this book is that the author understood that during wars, there must be casualties on both sides.
It is a reality. This is why we should try to avoid wars when they're only based on greed.
Also, it was pleasing that I learned a lot of Spanish and German words since the several characters spoke those languages during several parts of their dialogues. Whatever was said in Spanish or German had their translations written right beside them.
Few authors take the time to think how much easier the reading is when they take care of tiny details like this one, so kudos to the author.
The only thing I didn’t enjoy about the book is that the author seemed to be a bit biased towards the British, such that any plan they made against the German forces was flawless.
Well...Churchill was a strategic genius.

Amazing review! Thanks!
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Post by tarafarah7 »

Although today's BOTD isn't the one for me, readers who enjoy historical fiction books about war, specifically WWII, will thoroughly enjoy this one! It is well-written and contains realistic characters, which makes for an overall great reading experience. Thank you for your review and keep up the awesome work! :-)
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Obviously I wasn't born when this war happened. Seeing that someone can be creative enough to recount the happening of those times is absolutely amazing. To read and feel what it would have been like during the war is like wining a trophy for me. As a student of history, this is very helpful. Reading about the expertise of this soldiers will be fascinating too. I must commend your great input in making this review a joy to read. Kudos
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The review was so informative. It describes the book right on the money without giving away the whole thing. The story is intriguing in itself because of the history and the people. Each war story is different due to the writers characters and experiences. Not my genre to read but for those interested they will love it. And the review just draws you into wanting to read it.
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The heroic exploits of the members of the resistance in World War II can never be second-guessed. The bravery and heroism of these men and women were instrumental in the Allied victory. It's critical that we remember the efforts that went into preserving freedom and democracy against tyranny, particularly during this present time when autocrats are doing their best to undermine democratic principles. For that, I commend the author on his work and congratulate him on BOTD.
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I really appreciate historical fiction. For me, historical fiction is a precious source of learning and identifying. It's more than just literary art, but it's also a part of collective memory about documented civilization. As a student of International relations, I find that historical fiction plays a special part in our field, especially in the study of constructivism about identity elements. The review above is captivating. Apparently, this book is worth reading.
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This is a story about two US pilots who volunteer to help the British in the WW2. Congratulations BOTD!
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Post by Maggie MacLaren »

As I'm not interested in historical fiction this isn't the book for me. I will say I read the sample available and any readers who enjoy historical fiction books would enjoy this one! From what I read it is well written and well edited. Thank you for the detailed review!
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This is a great novel describing details of World War II. Moreover the author did brilliant characterization so the reader had a clear idea of what the characters learned in each drill and wasn’t confused or surprised when they performed certain stunts during actual battles. The review is great too.
Congratulations on Botd 🎉
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Hitler, the most discussed leader in world history. World war II was full of deaths and casualties. German, British, and American lost so many lives. Reading about it though fictional would be a good ride. Thanks for the review.
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I like that the author has significantly contributed to the realism of the book with various details, such as the use of Spanish and German words and losses on both sides. I also like the fact that Herman is obviously of German descent but has opted for justice.
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