jgcully's reviews
369 reviews

adventurous emotional tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This series continues to deliver. Book after book the quality has, I'm glad to report, been maintained. I've enjoyed a lot of Chris's books and it was good to read his take on the ongoing saga. As is standard now the battle scenes were epic, the characters on both 'sides' relatable and understandable. The plot was detailed and the whole book read very well indeed. Excellent, as always.

The Guns at Last Light: The War in Western Europe, 1944-1945 by Rick Atkinson

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informative tense medium-paced

5.0

An absolutely incredible book. Whilst I have enjoyed all 3 books of the 'liberation' trilogy this one in particular I must point out as the best of the 3. To cover so much detail yet remain so personal, so readable and such an enjoyable experience; that is a rare thing. Covering the final liberation of Europe and the end of the war, Rick once again proves himself a master of detail and description. This is a must for any history buff. Exceptional.

Modern Tanks and Afvs: 1991-Present by Russell Hart, Stephen Hart

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informative slow-paced

4.0

An excellent technical reference, full of diagrams and tank variant art. Of particular note is the excellent variety of camouflage schemes and variant technical details. An excellent reference book.

Mortis by John French

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adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

John French has done, yet again, an exceptional job. These books continue to storm toward their conclusion and the quality of the writing continues to be next level. It was shocking, emotional, exciting, twisting, mind-blowing. It took us forward in this epic tale in a wonderful manner. I go to the next book knowing the quality will continue. The pace and bar are well set!

Fury of Magnus by Graham McNeill

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adventurous tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

How to Fight a War by Mike Martin

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informative medium-paced

5.0

This is an excellent book. Drawing on historical events and details, including the current 2022- 2023 war in Ukraine, this book is a must for anyone wishing to understand modern warfare. The author takes you through every aspect of fighting a modern war, including the all important aspects of the likes of training, logistics and just how modern armies fight. I particularly recommend it because it's written in a very accessible way. As the author writes, it is designed as a hand book for policy makers. Top marks.

Losing the Signal: The Untold Story Behind the Extraordinary Rise and Spectacular Fall of BlackBerry by Jacquie McNish

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emotional informative reflective medium-paced

5.0

Saturnine by Dan Abnett

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adventurous tense medium-paced