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It’s alright…

Revisado: 09-29-18

This was a kind of fun story with a lot of spy mischief, action, and turns. But the romance angle where the tough guy falls in love with an “enemy” character is overdone and lame. Some like this but it turns me off.
We get that he has morals. But interjecting romance in an otherwise bad-ass loner type is to me, a cheap way to display another side to the character.
It’s enough to make me not want to read other books in this series.

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You’ll love this World War II story!

Revisado: 07-17-17

I’ve read dozens of books related to WW-II, and this one ranks amongst the highest. I loved the story for its detail. I’m amazed at the events that took place. It’s a must-read for any aviation, military, and history fan.

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Thrilling!

Revisado: 07-06-17

What an amazing story! So much detail, action, and great pacing. Kept my attention. Just read it!

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Never forget this series.

Revisado: 04-08-16

I loved the blend of power, action, suspence, intrigue, happiness, and sadness throughout the series. The detail and emotion really resonated with me.
It was just a bit obnoxious to read about two people making out when someone/something is literally steps away from killing them. I understood the point made but, it was lame. However, the ending Helped me forgive the earlier overly touchy-feely interaction.
For anyone considering this series, know that it contains a lot of violence, and many good guys die. But, the overall story was so thrilling!

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Excellent, concise story.

Revisado: 03-29-16

I rarely give 5 star ratings to books, but this one deserved them. This is similar to the unfortunate memoirs published by other North Korean defectors, but that doesn't take away from the reality and compelling story.
I especially appreciated the concise storytelling here. There was plenty of info and feeling from beginning to end; with no filler. Some memoirs focus too heavily upon painting a scene, where a story such as this is full of emotion. The authors captured and retained my attention by expressing , real emotions throughout the book.

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Every WW-II fan must read this book.

Revisado: 02-22-15

What did you love best about Auschwitz?

I learned details i hadn't read in any of the dozens of World War II related books. Bad things, but details that should not be forgotten. To forget such things is to forget the people who suffered, and that's not right.

Which character – as performed by Noah Michael Levine – was your favorite?

I think of the victims more than any single character. They ultimately suffered the most, and paid the highest price.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Damned if you do; damned if you don't.

Any additional comments?

Some reviews stated the narration is poor. I disagree completely. The story itself is so absorbing, nitpicking over the narration seems petty.

I regret waiting to get this book. The author tells his story in way that is on its own level. The fact he sees his wife and daughter in the end, after what they all went through, is incredible.

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Not bad…

Revisado: 01-10-15

There are many interesting stories in this book. If the stories were longer, it would have made it much better. Overall, I would recommend this to others.
Some of the grammar was pretty bad. "from which they came from"

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Very predictable

Revisado: 05-06-14

Would you try another book from John Grisham and/or Michael Beck?

It's likely. I've been a long time Grisham fan.

What do you think the narrator could have done better?

The accents were alright, but too many characters sounded like a typical Bill Clinton imitation to me.

Any additional comments?

The main gripe I have is that the story plot and ending especially were very predictable. Coming from someone who's read every Grisham book, this one was okay I guess. Other recent efforts were far more interesting, entertaining, and juicy in terms of content.
This was just full of exaggerated plot twists and farfetched events. The alcoholic disbarred lawyer quickly finds the long lost brother of Seth in spite of virtually no leads, the brother makes a miraculous recovery and makes it to Mississippi inspire of being detained by a detective, , Porsche as an intern, etc. It was all pretty lame in my opinion.

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Gripping story, but a little tedious.

Revisado: 01-02-14

What did you love best about Lone Survivor?

I love anything regarding our brave soldiers. The drama and detail that went into describing what the seals went through, how they died, and are remembered were the best parts.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Instructor Reno!

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The deaths of the three comrades. Each was horrible, cringing, and suspenseful.

Any additional comments?

My only issue about this story was the pervasive arrogance of the author. It's one thing to be 100% self confident in one's abilities, and in maintaining a can-do attitude at all times; especially when in battle.
But to mock foreigners for their turbans or bragging that the seals will always win is more about the talk than the walk. I thought seals were about walking the walk, and letting others do the talking. Not so much in this book.
Aside from the constant bragging, it's a hell of a story.

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Boring

Revisado: 01-02-14

What disappointed you about One Second After?

This story drags along. I didn't complete it as result.

What was most disappointing about William R. Forstchen’s story?

There is far too much irrelevant detail on public displays of affection rather than moving the story along. I understand some color is great for fiction but there is too much here. Authors need to hook their readers in from the first sentence or paragraph at minimum or lose them.

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

Annoyance?

Any additional comments?

If you like sappy stories with lots of kissing and hugging and emotions, mixed with an interesting story concept, you can give it a listen. But I personally want my credit back.

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