Questions About Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience and Redemption

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Why isn't this book told from Louie's point of view? Wouldn't it make it more interesting?

Marji Morris Anytime you use a first person narrator, it makes the story more "immediate" but you lose perspective. You can only tell what that character sees and …moreAnytime you use a first person narrator, it makes the story more "immediate" but you lose perspective. You can only tell what that character sees and hears. By using a 3rd person narrator, the author can give other info she gleaned from her research. It's a tough call to decide which narrator will do the job best in a given book. (less)

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I read this article, but would like someone else's take, was it interesting beyond the brutality? : http://billygraham.org/story/louis-zamperinis-story-of-survival-and-redemption/

Ktwski I certainly don't like brutality in books or movies, but this may be the best book I have ever read! Some of the more brutal parts were difficult to g…moreI certainly don't like brutality in books or movies, but this may be the best book I have ever read! Some of the more brutal parts were difficult to get through, but it was a horrific war, and any attempt to make it less so would have dimished the book and what our servicemen endured. Great book, with a happy ending.(less)

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Would this book be ok for ages 12 and up?

Julie I answered a similar question in these Q & A's. I agree it depends on the child.…moreI answered a similar question in these Q & A's. I agree it depends on the child.(less)

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Is this more a man's book?

Ktwski Definitely not more of a man's book. I found it to be much more captivating than my husband did. This is a must read book!!…moreDefinitely not more of a man's book. I found it to be much more captivating than my husband did. This is a must read book!!(less)

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Does this book have foul language?