In fiercely guarded Stalag Luff 13, World War II has come a matter of deadening routine for 2nd Lt. Tommy Hart. But routine ends with the arrival o...
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Sep 13, 2009
Lily
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At first I was hesitant to read this not wanting to read another "fictional war novel". 50 pages or so into the book I realized that it very much more about crime-solving/court room/racial stuggles than war. Halfway through I found out it was made into a movie (2002), so I plan on seeing it soon, although I'm sure I will be somewhat disapointed in the film in comparison to the book.
May 25, 2010
Zohar - ManOfLaBook.com
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This book shows a lot of effort on the side of the author to capture the feel, sounds, and smells of an American POW camp during W.W.II. Even though the story is sometimes predictable, it is still a wonderful read.
I enjoyed it, and for the last 100 pages could not put the book down.
I enjoyed it, and for the last 100 pages could not put the book down.
May 16, 2009
Morris
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Once again I find myself conflicted. The story was compelling and I like the way he draws the characters; however, this book was 551 pages. So much could have been tightened up and I find his repeating of specific things to be irritating. (Do we really need constant references to his beloved watch given to him by the love-of-his-life: it seems to be in every other page?) That being said, I stayed up till midnight reading the last 100 pages because the story was so compelling. I think he need
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Nov 28, 2008
Mary
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Fascinating historical novel that kept me turning the pages to find out how all the threads of the story, including the mystery element, played out.
Jul 18, 2011
Catherine
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This was another book I re-read. If you are interested in World War 11 prison camps and drama, this is a good book
Cathy
Cathy
Aug 06, 2009
Rachael
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This book is well written and it keeps you in suspense throughout the book. I found it to be an easy read and really liked it.
Jan 13, 2011
Ann
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Intriguing characters, one black, one white caught up in WWII POW camp courtroom. This is an all nighter.
Jan 03, 2012
Katy
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A solid suspense/ courtroom drama set in a German POW camp. Entertaining and worth reading.
Apr 10, 2010
Chuck
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A WW ll story about a murder and subsequent trial in a German
POW camp. Excellent.
POW camp. Excellent.
Sep 05, 2009
Jeremy
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One of the best fiction books i've ever read. As usual the book is 100 times better than the movie.
Aug 14, 2010
Dee
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I really enjoyed this book. It is a great combination of historical fiction, murder mystery, and legal suspense.
Jan 14, 2008
Mom
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I liked this book tremendously! Forget that there is a movie about this book and just read it! I liked the descriptions of the prisoner of war camp, the tension of the trial, the description of the racism present at this time, Germans versus Americans, and who really is the bad guy! It also makes you think about the good of the large group versus doing something right for an individual.
Apr 15, 2008
Melissa
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Completely different from Katzenbach's other novels. This takes place in the past from the unique perspective inside a POW WWII camp. Yet it's only partly about camplife, it's also a fantastic who-done it and suspense. I was hooked the whole book through. I haven't seen the movie.
Oct 03, 2008
Maria
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Great book about life in the German run POW camps of WWII and how the Americans and Allies survived until the arrival of a black prisoner. Shows the difference between the American, British, and German attitude toward this man. Would recommend this book.
Feb 07, 2012
