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4.26 AVERAGE
4.26 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
tense
Pino Lella's story is fascinating. Even if his story had ended after helping Jew's escape over the Alps it would have been impressive, but to go on and do all he did was really intriguing. I haven't read much about Italy during WWII so I enjoyed learning more about that.
My main issue stems from my history-major self. I struggle with historical books being written like fiction. I would have enjoyed the book more had it been written in a journalistic style. I also lost steam in the last three-ish hours of the book, but really did want to know how it all turned out.
Overall I'd recommend it, the writing just didn't fit my personal taste.
My main issue stems from my history-major self. I struggle with historical books being written like fiction. I would have enjoyed the book more had it been written in a journalistic style. I also lost steam in the last three-ish hours of the book, but really did want to know how it all turned out.
Overall I'd recommend it, the writing just didn't fit my personal taste.
WWII...Italy. A part of the story I’ve never read. Based on a true story, and too incredible to believe it could have happened to one young man.
dude idk like props to this guy for doing what he supposedly did, but the writing was just not that great. I think this would’ve been better in more of a memoir form rather than a fictionalized narrative of someone’s life
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Loved this book. Incredible story that just keeps becoming more unbelievable. New perspective of a piece of history that has been recounted a lot in books and movies and museums. Alps, skiing, fast cars, spies, and music.
It's like they've already gone to evil, and going a little deeper won't matter- Pino Lella
WOW. This book took me for a wild ride! It's heartbreaking, full of tense moments, moments when Pino's faith is severely tested. But there's also heartwarming moments, moments that make you believe in the good of humanity, and the power of love that helps you get through the darkest moments in life. It's an amazing book and I loved it but I don't think I want to read another one like it. I can't believe someone as young as Pino experienced something like the WW II and lived to tell the tale. Lived a life that while it wasn't absolutely perfect, he still found the strength to do it with a smile on his face. He's an inspiration and I believe that General Leyers learned a lot from Pino just as Pino learned a lot about life and the curve balls it throws at us.
Good. Evil. It's all a question of perspective, is it not? - General Leyers
WOW. This book took me for a wild ride! It's heartbreaking, full of tense moments, moments when Pino's faith is severely tested. But there's also heartwarming moments, moments that make you believe in the good of humanity, and the power of love that helps you get through the darkest moments in life. It's an amazing book and I loved it but I don't think I want to read another one like it. I can't believe someone as young as Pino experienced something like the WW II and lived to tell the tale. Lived a life that while it wasn't absolutely perfect, he still found the strength to do it with a smile on his face. He's an inspiration and I believe that General Leyers learned a lot from Pino just as Pino learned a lot about life and the curve balls it throws at us.
Good. Evil. It's all a question of perspective, is it not? - General Leyers
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
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emotional
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inspiring
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incredible story, not the greatest writing
Pinos story is incredible and heartbreaking. The writing on the other hand didn’t seem to match that story. It was bad writing but at times I definitely had some major eye rolls
Pinos story is incredible and heartbreaking. The writing on the other hand didn’t seem to match that story. It was bad writing but at times I definitely had some major eye rolls