Certainly a fascinating story, but it lacked the uplifting component I expected (perhaps because it is a true story). I found the writing choppy and repetitive and will never look at water fowl the same way again. Worth a read, however.
Comment by Edward Steiner — April 15, 2011 @ 10:50 am
Enjoyed the book. Surprised by the ending. Most telling moment for me was the Captain who went on to serve in the Korean war and stated unequivically that he would never again be captured and placed into a prison of war camp. Death was far preferable. Then did not return from assignment.
Comment by David Widlus — April 15, 2011 @ 12:54 pm
Welcome David! It is so nice to hear from some of the men. I have a bit more reading to do and have not gotten to that part yet!
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Certainly a fascinating story, but it lacked the uplifting component I expected (perhaps because it is a true story). I found the writing choppy and repetitive and will never look at water fowl the same way again. Worth a read, however.
Comment by Edward Steiner — April 15, 2011 @ 10:50 am
Enjoyed the book. Surprised by the ending. Most telling moment for me was the Captain who went on to serve in the Korean war and stated unequivically that he would never again be captured and placed into a prison of war camp. Death was far preferable. Then did not return from assignment.
Comment by David Widlus — April 15, 2011 @ 12:54 pm
Welcome David! It is so nice to hear from some of the men. I have a bit more reading to do and have not gotten to that part yet!
Comment by susanbright — April 15, 2011 @ 3:14 pm