US Cold War Aircraft Carriers: Forrestal, Kitty Hawk and Enterprise Classes
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The Forrestal class (Forrestal, Saratoga, Ranger, and Independence) was the first completed class of...
In the Children's Best Interests: Unaccompanied Children in American-Occupied Germany, 1945-1952
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Among the hundreds of thousands of displaced persons in Germany at the end of World War II,...
Hazel (2934 KP) rated The Rainbow in Books
Aug 1, 2021
I am not normally a fan of historical fiction but the cover and then the blurb had me interested and I am so pleased I didn't let this pass me by. Although this is a work of fiction, it is inspired by a true story but it feels like a "real" story and I was totally and utterly absorbed and invested in the lives of all the characters.
The story starts off in the present when Isla finds a photograph of her grandad in a German uniform, this raised questions and caused confusion as the story always told was how her grandad fought against the German's in World War II. Unable to find answers from her grandad, who has dementia, she begins a quest to uncover the truth and so begins this brilliantly written story of war, adversity, strength, courage, love, loss and friendship.
I am unable to give this book the review it deserves, I can't find the right words to put across how much I enjoyed it for which I apologise but a massive thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley for my copy in return for an honest, unbiased and unedited review.
John Cho recommended The Big Lebowski (1998) in Movies (curated)
The Kaiser's Web
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In bestselling author Steve Berry's stunning novel, former Justice Department agent Cotton Malone...
Andy K (10827 KP) rated The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then the Bigfoot (2018) in Movies
Jul 16, 2019
I never thought I would be watching a story about love and regret based on the film's premise and first act. The movie is all over the place at times and doesn't really know what type of film it wants to be, but if you just accept the unusual premise the film works as entertainment alone.
The old man regrets some of the choices he has made in his life, but also stands by them at the same time.
The movie is told both present day 1987 and in flashback during World War II. The premise being the man who killed the head of the Nazi party who spread disease throughout the world is again called upon to eliminate another menace threatening global safety.
I could see how some could totally hate the idea and execution of this, but I found it different and delightful.
Emir Kusturica
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Emir Kusturica is one of Eastern Europe's most celebrated and influential filmmakers. Over the...
Collins New Naturalist Library: Collecting the New Naturalists
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The Collins New Naturalist series is the longest-running and arguably the most influential natural...
The EU: An Obituary
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The European Union is a besieged institution. It is struggling in vain to overcome the eurozone...
L is for Lawless
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Get ready for one of Kinsey Millhone's "wildest adventures yet" (San Francisco Examiner) from #1 New...



