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Indlæser... The Bridges at Toko-Ri (original 1953; udgave 1984)af James A. Michener
Work InformationThe Bridges at Toko-ri af James A. Michener (Author) (1953)
   Ingen Der er ingen diskussionstråde på Snak om denne bog.  MXMLLN | Jan 12, 2024 |   The Bridges at Toko-Ri is Michener’s classic tale of naval aviation in the Korean War. Not quite a novel and more than a short story, it’s probably fine to describe it as a novella. It’s an engaging and thoughtful read, and does a good job of describing the life of Naval Aviators in the Korean War. If you're not familiar with the movie, it's a great read, and highly worthwhile. The biggest problem is if you’re a fan of the movie (and that’s probably how you have heard about it in the first place, since the book isn't terribly famous anymore), you’ll enjoy it...but don’t expect much more than what was in the movie (and maybe less). Biggest difference from what I remember is the character of Beer Barrel is discussed more, and I don’t think he needs to be to explained more to appreciate the story. If you're not familiar with the movie, it's a great read, and highlyt (  ) Blackshoe | Feb 14, 2022 |  ) MGADMJK | Dec 4, 2021 |  ) LeeHamlett | Jul 21, 2019 | Speaking of painting a picture, where this novella really shines is in the almost tactile vividness of Michener's descriptions of carrier operations. I've never been on an aircraft carrier, but this writer made me feel like I was there. My favorite character was Beer Barrel, the hard drinking Texan farmer who found his true vocation as a master at guiding pilots to safe landings on the pitching deck of a carrier. ( ) RichardAmerman | Aug 24, 2018 | ingen anmeldelser | tilføj en anmeldelse
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HTML:In one of his beloved early bestsellers, Pulitzer Prizewinning author James A. Michener crafts a tale of the American men who fought the Korean War, detailing their exploits in the air as well as their lives on the ground. Young and innocent, they arrive in a place they have barely ever heard of, on a ship massive enough to carry planes and helicopters. Trained as professionals, they prepare for the rituals of war that countless men before them have endured, and face the same fears. They are American fighter pilots. Together they face an enemy they do not understand, knowing their only hope for survival is to win. BONUS: This edition includes an excerpt from James A. Michener's Hawaii. Praise for The Bridges at Toko-Ri A vivid and moving story, as well as an exciting one . . . The humanity of the people is deeply felt.Chicago Tribune The Banshees screaming over Korea, the perilous landings on an aircraft carrier deck bouncing around like a derelict rowboat, a helicopter rescue from the freezing waters . . . all are stirringly rendered.The Denver Post Micheners best . . . a story of action, ideas, and civilizations responsibilities.Saturday Review. No library descriptions found. |
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Characters: 7.0
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Tags: War, sacrifice, family, drafts, customization, behavior, government (