Category Archives: Books
If You Survive (book)
First Published in 1987, If You Survive is an autobiographical account of one American Soldier’s experiences during the last year of the Second World War, thrown into the frontlines in Late June 1944 Second Lieutenant George Wilson (22nd Infantry Regiment, … Continue reading
The Forever War (book)
The Forever War is a somewhat dated but engrossing sci-fi novel by Author Joe Haldeman, first published as a serial in Analogue Magazine in the mid 1970’s, it immediately gathered critical acclaim, winning several awards, though it is not without … Continue reading
Leonard Maltin’s 2011 Movie Guide (book)
Leonard Maltin’s 2011 Movie Guide is the latest edition of the long running series of film reference guides. One of the most popular on sale, it is a relatively cheap American publication that suffers from a number of flaws. Containing … Continue reading
Somme The Heroism and Horror review (book)
The Battle of the Somme, fought between July and November 1916 is the most famous battle of the first World war, it was a turning point for Britain in the conflict., and continues to inspire debate amongst historians. After two … Continue reading
Beyond Band of Brothers (book)
This Review contains spoilers Beyond Band of Brothers is a first-hand account of World War Two told through the eyes of an American who fought it. Richard Winters, born and raised in Pennsylvania was 24 when he enlisted in August … Continue reading
Unfinished Tales (book)
(This review is based on the 1998 HarperCollins paperback) Following JRR Tolkien’s death in 1973, his son Christopher faced a near impossible task, appointed as his literary executor he held responsibility for nearly 50 years of Tolkien’s creative life and … Continue reading
The Letters of JRR Tolkien (book)
The Letters of JRR Tolkien Is a fascinating collection spanning more than fifty years, containing both whole letters, and extracts detailing his personal and professional correspondence on a wide variety of matters, giving a uneven but honest insight into Tolkien’s … Continue reading
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