I love history especially this part of history and then you throw in the topic of espionage and it seemed like perfect book for me to read. Somehow i did finish the book although i am disappointed as I was not able to enjoy a book that I really thought I would like. it is full of facts but the author just doesn't seem to reach any conclusions. furthermore, the espionage and the war are really not connected to the greater part of the era's history.

Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari

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informative reflective relaxing fast-paced

4.75

Fascinating, The author effectively wrote of a very wide range of topics relating to Homo Sapiens and often about the genus Homo in comparing other species under the genus compared to the species Sapiens. Topics discussed included biology, history, politics, religion, and economics. A truly fascinating book.

Closing Time by Joseph Heller

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challenging funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Leaving Cheyenne by Larry McMurtry

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slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

Mad Science: Einstein's Fridge, Dewar's Flask, Mach's Speed, and 362 Other Inventions and Discoveries That Made Our World by

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challenging informative fast-paced

2.75

I started out really liking this book, however, by the end I was really happy to be done with it. The book provides a technological historical fact for every day of the calendar. Full of fun facts, but they are just so short you're kind of left wanting more.

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