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mrdietz's review against another edition
4.0
mdunnbass's review against another edition
5.0
Aside from the content, the book was written by James Bradley, author of Flags of Our Fathers, son of one of the Iwo Jima flag raisers. He's certainly one of the rare few who could write the book with the right perspective, but perspective doesn't make up for quality of narrative. Very balanced - showing both the Japanese and Americans in equally negative lights - and very well researched - full of quotes from those directly and indirectly involved - but a little creaky in places. Recommended to those interested in understanding History to prevent it's mistakes, but not recommended to those with weak stomachs or emotional detachmentability.
abiofpellinor's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Confinement, Colonisation, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Forced institutionalization, Genocide, Murder, Rape, War, Child death, Gun violence, Sexual assault, Slavery, Suicide attempt, Torture, Violence, Body horror, Self harm, Cannibalism, Classism, Racism, and Suicide
cgonya1's review against another edition
3.0
alittlebithopeful's review against another edition
5.0
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michigancolt's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Death, Genocide, Gun violence, Murder, Blood, Racial slurs, Religious bigotry, Sexual assault, Gore, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexual violence, Suicide, Suicide attempt, War, Cannibalism, Torture, and Violence
A lot of this book is beyond disturbing. It can be very hard to read, yet it’s important. Could be intensely triggering, read with caution.jware23's review against another edition
5.0
ada_love_less's review against another edition
5.0
And most importantly, who's right? Well mostly, the one who won(historically speaking).