Kenneth L. Wadlin

Interesting view into the life of bomb squad police officers

Revisado: 10-10-24

I am a huge fan of Robert Crais, especially Pike and Elvis series. He has always delivered best selling, highly emotional page turners. I was running out of his novels to read and decided to try this, one of his earlier books. It’s true that the more you write the better you get. This book was okay, sort of a ghost frame work of what he has become. I’d recommend you buy one of his masterpieces like: “L.A. Requiem.”

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The meanings behind the stories.

Revisado: 09-17-24

I liked to learn that these stories are actually repeated across so many cultures . It points to the continuity of the human experience and is what is psychologically the baseline of human existence and desires.

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Duty, Honor, Country

Revisado: 09-03-24

This was one of the best books I’ve ever read. It not only delivers the history of the West Point class that was most decimated by war, but provides a look into the souls of courageous men dedicated to pursue honorable. goals in service to their country. I cheered for their dedication as they pursued ambitious goals and cried for them as they died painful deaths. This history shows the dedication it takes to be a soldier.

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Not my style of writing

Revisado: 06-28-23

Is a slapstick farce a bit over the top and not the type of fiction I enjoy. Never identified to any of the characters.

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Provides Deep Insights in the Development ofCharacter Arcs

Revisado: 03-01-23

Ms. Weiland is full of insights into the development of stories and in this book has once again passed along critical information in how to develop character arcs and key questions authors need to ask themselves to flesh out the character.

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Wonderful Insights and tips on Writing

Revisado: 02-10-23

This is a must have book on writing and selling stories. Mr. Iglesias presented numerous tips on good writing and more over how to sell your work.

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Excellent Story of Rejection and Redemption

Revisado: 01-30-23

Kira was raised in a swamp with a father who was an abusive alcoholic and deserted by her mother and siblings who fled from her father. Abused by the other school children as a swamp rat, she only had one day of school, but learned to read. from a friend. The story of how she transformed herself to a highly successful person is both inspirational and heart rendering .

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Good Over of Japanese History

Revisado: 01-05-23

This book provides a good overview of the history of Japan, from wars and economic developments to cultural shifts in the arts (paintings, theatre, woodwork and attitudes toward living a good life and the definition of what makes life worth living, religious developments and changes). The problem is that such a sweeping all inclusive goal requires just listing highlights without details of why it happened. The book provides an excellent outline of Japanese history, which can be followed up with books that provide more content on areas that the reader wants to investigate.

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Powerful Telling of the Motivation and Events of Japan During WW II

Revisado: 12-27-22

This book provides a detailed look into the culture of Japan that motivated them to pursue Empire building, which lead them to attack nations of vastly superior war capabilities and the calamitous results. Driven by their sense of samurai honor they become enmeshed in a situation from which their sense of honor will not allow them to withdraw. So, even when everyone realizes they cannot win, their culture and honor prevents them from pursuing peace talks.
This book provided me with a deep understanding of the Japanese and the events of World War II. It is truly a masterpiece.

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Another Thrilling Novel From Robert Crais

Revisado: 11-23-22

There’s a reason Robert Crais’s books are always on the best sellers’ lists - he is just that good. He builds continuing tension as he shuffles through clues to try find the son of a client.

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