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Dave's rating my rating review It was a quick and entertaining read for people who love Clive Cussler-esque technothrillers. Hah, my girlfriend calls these types of books "roma...more It was a quick and entertaining read for people who love Clive Cussler-esque technothrillers. Hah, my girlfriend calls these types of books "romance books for dudes." It's basically like an episode of 24. Loose plot, all action, all the time!(less)
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Dave's rating my rating review The Orphan Master's Son follows the life of Pak Jun Do, a young boy who lives in a North Korean orphanage with his father, the Orphan Master.
...more The Orphan Master's Son follows the life of Pak Jun Do, a young boy who lives in a North Korean orphanage with his father, the Orphan Master.
What ultimately transpires is a pretty gripping tale following the life of Jun Do as he grows up and lives life under the oppressive totalarian regime of Kim Jong Il. He ultimately joins to military and is assigned to tunnel duty -- building tunnels for infiltration into South Korea. One day, he is visited by an officer and assigned a new task that will ultimately change his life, forever.
Some of my favorite chapters are written in an entertaining and light hearted manner -- providing well timed, nice (almost comic) relief from some of the heavier parts of the book. They make you feel as if you're listening to the latest daily propaganda dispatch from a nearby loudspeaker: "CITIZENS! Today is the Dear Leader's birthday! Help us celebrate by DOUBLING your output quotas! Remember, it's the only way to prevent a sneak attack by those imperialist aggressors!"
I don't want to spoil much more of the story. There are twists and turns in the plot that will cause your jaw to drop. There are other parts that will potentially cause you to tear up. You really do feel as if someone peeled back a curtain, and you're getting a genuine look inside North Korea.
This is a great book for any book club, as it has amazing potential for discussing fate versus free will, loyalty, love, fidelity, and courage. I often found myself laying awake at night, thinking about some of these central themes in the book.
My ultimate rating is 5 / 5 stars -- I debated giving it 4 as I read along, but I think some of the deeper themes of the book, and the fact that it was so thought provoking, makes me belive it's easily worth all 5 stars.
Forgive me for my hyperbole, but this was one of the most enjoyable books I've read since The Kite Runner. I highly recommend it! (less)
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Dave's rating my rating review When I heard that Walter Isaacson was doing the Steve Jobs biography, I was quite excited about the potential. I loved his biographies on Albert Einst...more When I heard that Walter Isaacson was doing the Steve Jobs biography, I was quite excited about the potential. I loved his biographies on Albert Einstein and Ben Franklin (and his Henry Kissinger bio has been highly recommended). Needless to say, it was an instant pre-order.
The biography takes a look at the various parts of Steve's life, from his upbringing as an adopted child, to his care free lifestyle and travels through India, to starting a company, getting kicked out, and then ultimately coming back.
Overall, the book was an interesting read and had some fascinating nuggets of information. But I found myself disappointed as I read further and further into the book. Isaacson had unprecedented access to Steve Jobs. I was really hoping that he could get inside his head, pick him apart, and come up with what made him tick, his thought processes, etc.
Unfortunately, he really didn't. What we're instead left with is a superficial look at Steve's life in the first half of the book, and a look at Apple's various product launches in the second half of the book. As I write this, news comes out today that Isaacson is planning an addendum to the Jobs biography in the future -- adding more information and filling in some gaps.
Overall, the book was still an interesting read, and I think anyone who is a fan of technology will find it enjoyable. I just wish it was more fulfilling.(less)
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