An absolutely outstanding book from beginning to end. I haven't seen the HBO series but I will after this. An amazingly detailed deep powerful story w...moreAn absolutely outstanding book from beginning to end. I haven't seen the HBO series but I will after this. An amazingly detailed deep powerful story with amazing characters and a plot line that might be hard to follow but is worth reading. I recommend this highly to everyone who has not gotten into this story line.(less)
One of the deepest, heaviest, most thought provoking books I have ever had the privilege of reading. My copy has notes, highlights and underlined pass...moreOne of the deepest, heaviest, most thought provoking books I have ever had the privilege of reading. My copy has notes, highlights and underlined passages all throughout it, and if its something you want to seriously think about you should do the same. It is difficult at points and you have to read it slowly to truly appreciate it while thinking deeply. Having said that though it is absolutely fascinating and amazingly thought provoking. I highly recommend it to everyone(less)
Outstanding story of the Battle of Guadalcanal with alot of in depth information that also in part destroys the belief that the navy stranded the mari...moreOutstanding story of the Battle of Guadalcanal with alot of in depth information that also in part destroys the belief that the navy stranded the marine corps. Well written, very deep and enjoyable(less)
The most daunting (size wise) book I ever red. Can get slow in parts but the depth of character, culture and the protagonists changes is unmatched. Do...moreThe most daunting (size wise) book I ever red. Can get slow in parts but the depth of character, culture and the protagonists changes is unmatched. Don't let the size scare you, dive in. (less)
If you like reading anthologies you might find this book to be good. Do not expect this to be a straightforward history of the making of the atomic bo...moreIf you like reading anthologies you might find this book to be good. Do not expect this to be a straightforward history of the making of the atomic bomb. This takes bits and pieces from dozens of books on the making of the atomic bomb and sews it together like a frankenbook. Some parts are very interesting but it just makes the whole experience feel disjointed and hard to really delve into(less)
One of the most in-depth and thorough books on a subject that has not received much attention. Is very thick and slow at points but the amount of amaz...moreOne of the most in-depth and thorough books on a subject that has not received much attention. Is very thick and slow at points but the amount of amazing and shocking information is unparalleled. The level of detail on the stories of starvation throughout the Ukraine, the Great Purges and Terror and especially how both Hitler and Stalin regimes caused such devastation when they were allied almost more then when they were opponents. If your a history lover I recommend it, just push through the slow parts.(less)
An outstanding book from top to bottom. All I wish is that it explored the topics in greater detail - it's a fantastic review of the utopian writers i...moreAn outstanding book from top to bottom. All I wish is that it explored the topics in greater detail - it's a fantastic review of the utopian writers in contrast to those who influenced our republic. I highly recommend it!(less)
Very enjoyable, very interesting. A good romp through his world and his development, which was similar in some way to mine. It's a good taste and some...moreVery enjoyable, very interesting. A good romp through his world and his development, which was similar in some way to mine. It's a good taste and something I recommend as a first 'conservative book' to get you started on where to go from there. Highly recommended(less)
An outstanding book on the days prior to the start of, and the first few days of the First World War. Well written though at times can be bogged down...moreAn outstanding book on the days prior to the start of, and the first few days of the First World War. Well written though at times can be bogged down in minutia. The pacing is outstanding, the level of detail and viewpoints are incredibly well done. I highly recommend it(less)