Now this is a book in a series (my story) I've been told (forced) to read for my bookgroup. Do I like it? No! It is informational (so good for people who need to know about D day) but that's it! I've read informational books that I've enjoyed that are set in the past but they were wrote for pleasure. This (as I said) is for people who need to know. I read for pleasure not information. So I did not enjoy this book. It's like the author (Bryan Perrett) was so caught up in the research that he forgot to make the book intresting. Surely it should be readers first?I will reveiw a book I've enjoyed that was historic today ( to catch up on missed posts!).
(Couldn't find a picture of the book so a picture of war seems to fit!)
My rating: 4/10
Someone who wants to know about D day's rating:7/10
Offical synopsis (because I don't know how to describe it!): Its 1944 when Lieutenant Andy Pope takes part in the D-Day landings, crossing the English Channel to the beaches of Normandy. Ordered to cut off the Germans' line of retreat. Andy's company comes under sustained attack until, as the only unwounded officer left, Andy finds himself in command and fighting for survival…
Was the synopsis longer than the actual reveiw? By Jove!
the MY STORY series is very popular, mainly with girls, but also Y7/8 boys. It will be interesting to hear what the rest of your book group thought about these, as generally I am being pressured to buy more. Especially now they have been reissued with better covers.
ReplyDeleteGenerally the girls like these books because they like to learn!!! Boys however more often than not read for pleasure not facts!!!
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