julie a lawson

Enjoyable story

Revisado: 08-12-23

I recently listened to it a second time. I had forgotten that I had listened to it a decade ago, but upon realizing I had already heard it I couldn’t stop from listening to it again, a form of Hugh praise.

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Thoroughly Enjoyed the Book and Movie

Revisado: 07-10-23

Having watched the movie Greyhound I was both intrigued and concerned regarding the book, often books and movies differ meaningfully diminishing one. In this case I would recommend both, the book added detail, the movie added a realism only good movies can add through their visual and audio means.

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Poor book choice for me

Revisado: 11-13-21

I found the plausibility of the story to be very low which undermined my enjoyment of the story. Having spoken to others who are fans of the author the issue is most likely that I purchased the wrong book, not a flaw with the book. Yes it’s science fiction and a bit extreme, the character development was solid though I found little real pull towards any of the characters.

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Quick review of War on the Waters

Revisado: 10-24-21

An interesting review of US and confederate naval operations. The focus is more on strategy and broad movements with a moderate level of detail on distinct battles and key individuals. The book provides an understanding of the challenges faced by the union in blockading a tremendously long coast and some of the technological innovations developed during the war. The reader will likely leave the story with a better understanding of the difficulties faced by each side and how the Union ultimately strangled the confederate states naval and trade efforts.

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Amazing story about a less widely known American Civil War hero and very well presented

Revisado: 09-01-21

The story is almost Forest Gump like in the amazing number of people Will Cushill would meet and acts he would command. Multiple times I was forced to verify the deeds, his experiences during the civil war were just that outstanding. When you outshine in someways the acts of heroism of his Medal of Honor winning brother in the same war, you have lived an amazing life. The author crafted a book which allows these exploits to leap from the page and compels you to steam through the book.

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Solid detail may be excessive for some

Revisado: 06-28-17

If art is in the eye of the beholder than many will love, and some may view the level of detail as excessive. To my eye, there were many items that seemed unimportant to the story yet often intruded into the narrative. Others may view the level of detail favorably.

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