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jwmcoaching's review against another edition
2.0
I read the first 30 pages and just couldn't go on. The plot is involving (I enjoyed the opening flight sequence), but the writing seems amateurish, almost as if this were ready-made to be converted into a screenplay. Unbroken this is not. The "rah, rah, All American Hero" feel of it and the whiff of jingoistic, American superiority is also a bit of a turn-off.
ceeemvee's review against another edition
5.0
First, a very heartfelt thank you to Net Galley for providing me with this book.
This is a gripping true-life story of love, friendship, sacrifice and courage like no other as it crosses boundaries of race and class. I liked that photos were included, which helps you picture the events more clearly (not to mention that it serves as a reminder that these are real people). While reading, I went through a gamut of emotions – disgust (racism and discrimination), love (what a relationship between Jesse and Daisy), fear (war), joy (racism and discrimination can be overcome), pride (in those who serve our country) and grief (losing those who serve), wonderment (how faith and love can carry you through tough times).
Extremely well-written and thoroughly researched. This book, no doubt, is sure to become a hit movie.
This is a gripping true-life story of love, friendship, sacrifice and courage like no other as it crosses boundaries of race and class. I liked that photos were included, which helps you picture the events more clearly (not to mention that it serves as a reminder that these are real people). While reading, I went through a gamut of emotions – disgust (racism and discrimination), love (what a relationship between Jesse and Daisy), fear (war), joy (racism and discrimination can be overcome), pride (in those who serve our country) and grief (losing those who serve), wonderment (how faith and love can carry you through tough times).
Extremely well-written and thoroughly researched. This book, no doubt, is sure to become a hit movie.
tanyarobinson's review against another edition
3.0
I liked learning a little more about fighting the Korean War in this book - miserable, cold, and deadly. It was easy to root for Jesse Brown, one of America's first black pilots. I felt a little misled, as the jacket summary seemed to indicate this is a book about a really amazing rescue, because the "rescue" was only a minuscule part of the book, padded by other Marine experiences. Devotion was interesting and educational, though not as exciting as I expected. 3 stars.
morganjd's review against another edition
4.0
Well written book and a great read. It was great to see that the men in this story did not let the social norms of the their time control the friendship with Jessie. The book really shows the good in some men and what a true friendship looks like. I would recommend this book to everyone.
thebookwormkatie's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
jackpando's review against another edition
4.0
Excellent. Markos tells the story of the first black Navy Pilot and the pilot that attempted to rescue him and the story of the Marines at Chosin Reservoir battle. The author leaves not rock unturned and makes the reader feel as if they are there as events begin to unfold.
melissam19's review against another edition
5.0
There is something to be said about the friendship between men. Especially those from a certain era, who often "keep things close to the vest," as they say.
A truly remarkable book, that I finished the other day. It is fantastic NF book about a period of time I do not know much about ~ the Korean War. As the cover says, it is an epic story of heroism, friendship and sacrifice.
A truly remarkable book, that I finished the other day. It is fantastic NF book about a period of time I do not know much about ~ the Korean War. As the cover says, it is an epic story of heroism, friendship and sacrifice.
justaguy's review against another edition
3.0
Good story
It was a good story, but I’m not a fan of the author’s writing style in this book. That’s much unfortunate...the beginning was a lack of momentum. It was a lot of slow progress along with the book. Until near the end, that’s where the energy finally comes in. I think this book doesn’t have enough emotions energy in it. Or give enough parallel story at the beginning for Tom and Jesse. It could use a rework on it.
It was a good story, but I’m not a fan of the author’s writing style in this book. That’s much unfortunate...the beginning was a lack of momentum. It was a lot of slow progress along with the book. Until near the end, that’s where the energy finally comes in. I think this book doesn’t have enough emotions energy in it. Or give enough parallel story at the beginning for Tom and Jesse. It could use a rework on it.
artk_bookworm's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely, positively, one of the best books written that I've read this year.