Frank S.

Rich in detail and pathos

Revisado: 07-06-24

Heartbreaking story of the losses of war. This novel reveals war as a crucible of the best and worst of humanity, detailing the wounds it inflicts on the bodies and souls of patients and healthcare providers alike. Set in the waning years of the Hapsburg Empire, a young brilliant medical student sets off to serve as a junior doctor at war, and grows into the role amidst the horrors of World War I. Incredibly crafted narrative story, mesmerizing in its joys and sorrows alike.

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Almost excellent

Revisado: 04-04-24

Comprehensive and compelling history of European and US Diplomacy. Should be mandatory reading for any career foreign service officer or student of diplomacy/history. Two issues: first, the Cuban Missile Crisis, arguably the pinnacle of Cold War brinkmanship, is mentioned only glancingly, despite other less notable conflicts eg. the Suez Canal Crisis, getting fleshed out in minute, even overbearing detail. This is a glaring omission. Second, the entire section dealing with the Nixon administration, while illustrative and a refreshing change from most else written about this era, too often veers into full throated defense of Nixon’s policies, and by extension of Kissinger himself. This is understandable but too obvious, veering astray from Kissinger’s otherwise prescient and detached analysis.

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Beautiful

Revisado: 04-27-23

One of the best books I’ve read in years. Magic realism plus immersion into turn of the century Mexican hacienda life, a story of love, loss, family and sacrifice…so well written and beautifully woven together. Just read it and enjoy!

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