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Summary: A short novel of the Korean War
Review: A good but very short novel about the Korean War that was written in 1953. Although short, the novel touches on many issues, the dangers faced by bomber pilots and their courage, the political reasons why were fighting in Korean, the unfairness to those who were chosen to fight, and the ignorance of the American public about the ongoing war.
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Summary: Fast Paced Michener
Review: Compared to most of Michener's other large tomes this differs in two immediately noticeable ways. Firstly, it is a very short novel coming in at about 125 pages compared to many that are 1000 pages or more. Secondly it is fast paced compared to many of his other novels.The worlds of war and of peace, highlighted in the first two chapters are brought together in a poignant and thought provoking manner in the final chapter. The subject matter is not pleasant, covering as it does a major war situation in Korea and how it impacts upon many people, but it is a thought provoking publication and worthy of a read - the length and pace making it possible for many readers to read it in one day. The story and message though have lingered with me for much longer.
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Summary: A moving story of the Korean War
Review: I have heard the Korean War described as America's "forgotten war," so I was eager to read James Michener's "The Bridges at Toko-Ri." A short novel about United States fighter pilots taking part in the Korean conflict, this book is an entertaining, and often very thoughtful, story of this era. The plot of the book is driven by a daring plan to destroy the strategic bridges of the title. The main characters in the story are George Tarrant, a no-nonsense admiral with a painful personal burden; Mike Forney, a tough and passionate Irish-American enlisted man; and Harry Brubaker, a husband and father who resents being recalled to military service as a pilot. Michener creates an effective blend of action and personal drama. His narrative is full of interesting, vividly rendered details about life on an aircraft carrier. Yes, some of the book's characters and situations seem a bit stereotypical; the female characters, in particular, struck me as one-dimensional. But overall this book is an impressive achievement. Michener creates a compelling portrait of men at war. This book deserves a continuing audience; I thank Michener for helping to keep the legacy of Korean War veterans alive with this novel.
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Summary: Bridges At Toko-Ri
Review: I have heard the Korean War described as America's "forgotten war," so I was eager to read James Michener's "The Bridges at Toko-Ri." A short novel about United States fighter pilots taking part in the Korean conflict, this book is an entertaining, and often very thoughtful, story of this era. The plot of the book is driven by a daring plan to destroy the strategic bridges of the title. The main characters in the story are George Tarrant, a no-nonsense admiral with a painful personal burden; Mike Forney, a tough and passionate Irish-American enlisted man; and Harry Brubaker, a husband and father who resents being recalled to military service as a pilot. Michener creates an effective blend of action and personal drama. His narrative is full of interesting, vividly rendered details about life on an aircraft carrier. Yes, some of the book's characters and situations seem a bit stereotypical; the female characters, in particular, struck me as one-dimensional. But overall this book is an impressive achievement. Michener creates a compelling portrait of men at war. This book deserves a continuing audience; I thank Michener for helping to keep the legacy of Korean War veterans alive with this novel.
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Summary: Put on your poopy suit and read this one !
Review: Michener takes us on board an aircraft carrier during the Korean war to give us a first-hand fictional account of one man's peril as a fighter pilot. He illustrates just how hopeful and hopeless a soldier can be for a war he was forced to fight with questionable results for the good of his countrymen. Not only does dear reader get an introduction to the elements of a pilot's experience flying over icy waters, he finally gets to learn what a "poopy suit" is. This is a short, quick read of only 147 pages in the hardbound edition.
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Summary: Put on your poopy suit and read this one !
Review: Michener takes us on board an aircraft carrier during the Korean war to give us a first-hand fictional account of one man's peril as a fighter pilot. He illustrates just how hopeful and hopeless a soldier can be for a war he was forced to fight with questionable results for the good of his countrymen. Not only does dear reader get an introduction to the elements of a pilot's experience flying over icy waters, he finally gets to learn what a "poopy suit" is. This is a short, quick read of only 147 pages in the hardbound edition.
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Summary: Quick but rewarding
Review: Michener's powerful storytelling ability drives this book, although it's merely a fraction of the length of most of his other work. The tale centers on a reluctant Korean War pilot and his relationships with his commanding officer, his fellow soldiers, and his family in the face of impending doom, symbolized by the titular bridges. Over its short space, the story runs the gamut of emotions from despair to fear to exhilaration and back again with a you-are-there intensity. The reader may also gain insight into the camaraderie among soldiers in wartime. This is a very solid quick read.
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Summary: Bridges At Toko-Ri
Review: The Bridges at Toko-Ri is the story of a naval pilot, Harry Brubaker, during the Korean War. He is assigned the very dangerous mission to attack and destroy the bridges at Toko-Ri, a possible turning point in the war. The book follows the events before the bombing. For example, in the beginning of the book, he crashes his plane into the ocean. He also goes to see his wife in Japan. After meeting his wife, he finds out that no one in America knows about the war. The book goes into great detail of his feelings before the bombing. Will he make it, or will he fail his mission? I guess you will have to read the book to find out. I thought this book was good but had some very confusing parts. The book kept you in suspense the whole time, with events you would never guess would happen. The author wrote the book to make you feel like you were piloting the plane. The major problem I had with the book was all the military terminology. During flight scenes, I had a hard time understanding some of the information, because the author used a lot of military terminology. Overall, the book is easy to read. I would definately recommend this book to all people. I would especially recommend it to people who enjoy military history.
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Summary: good book
Review: This book was great, its the first time in a long time that I've actually finished a book that i started reading. That may have a little to do with the fact that it is only about 125 pages, but it is also true because there weren't any boring parts in the book, unlike most others. The story is of a airforce pilot in the Korean War that is very bitter about being called back into action. In the end it shows the sad part of war, a man dieing for his country. This book was very action packed and a quick read, I would suggest it for anyone that is in desperate need of a quick book for a book report!
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Summary: good book
Review: This book was great, its the first time in a long time that I've actually finished a book that i started reading. That may have a little to do with the fact that it is only about 125 pages, but it is also true because there weren't any boring parts in the book, unlike most others. The story is of a airforce pilot in the Korean War that is very bitter about being called back into action. In the end it shows the sad part of war, a man dieing for his country. This book was very action packed and a quick read, I would suggest it for anyone that is in desperate need of a quick book for a book report!
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