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Can anybody recommend me a good book?
I love Bernard Cornwell, in particular the Warrior Chronicles and Sharpe. My last book was called A Name In Blood by Matt Rees. This was ok but felt a bit of a chore at times. However I do enjoy fictional books based on real life historical events.
I love Bernard Cornwell, in particular the Warrior Chronicles and Sharpe. My last book was called A Name In Blood by Matt Rees. This was ok but felt a bit of a chore at times. However I do enjoy fictional books based on real life historical events.
In reply to markh554:
Have you read Bernard Cornwell's Warlord Chronicles? In my opinion they are (by far) his best work.
Other good historical novels: Patrick O'Brian's Aubrey-Maturin series is fantastic. The Flashman novels by George Macdonald-Fraser are some of my all time favourites.
Have you read Bernard Cornwell's Warlord Chronicles? In my opinion they are (by far) his best work.
Other good historical novels: Patrick O'Brian's Aubrey-Maturin series is fantastic. The Flashman novels by George Macdonald-Fraser are some of my all time favourites.
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In reply to RockSteady:
Are they about King Arthur? I will have a look at those, I was about to tackle the Starbuck Chronicles.
Are they about King Arthur? I will have a look at those, I was about to tackle the Starbuck Chronicles.
In reply to markh554:
Yes, the Warlord Chronicles are loosely based around the Arthur legends and try to put him into a kind of historical context. I absolutely love them - some of my favourite novels of all.
With the Warrior Chronicles Cornwell is sort of rehashing the stuff he did in the Warlord Chronicles a long time ago. As such you might find them similar.
Yes, the Warlord Chronicles are loosely based around the Arthur legends and try to put him into a kind of historical context. I absolutely love them - some of my favourite novels of all.
With the Warrior Chronicles Cornwell is sort of rehashing the stuff he did in the Warlord Chronicles a long time ago. As such you might find them similar.
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In reply to markh554:
However I do enjoy fictional books based on real life historical events.
The book thief is the most amazing book and is only just pipped to the post of my favourite book by the poison wood Bible.
However I do enjoy fictional books based on real life historical events.
The book thief is the most amazing book and is only just pipped to the post of my favourite book by the poison wood Bible.
In reply to markh554: I will second The Book Thefe, fantastic. I am reading the Uthred centred Bernard Cornwell books at the minute and loving them
In reply to markh554:
Just finished "The Power of the Dog" by Don Semley.
It's an epic novel, a world away from Cornwell, yet I'm prepared to accept that most of it is close to the truth, unfortunately.
Just finished "The Power of the Dog" by Don Semley.
It's an epic novel, a world away from Cornwell, yet I'm prepared to accept that most of it is close to the truth, unfortunately.
In reply to markh554:
Try the Aubrey - Maturin series by Patrick O'Brian - the Rolls Royce of historical fiction I think.
Try the Aubrey - Maturin series by Patrick O'Brian - the Rolls Royce of historical fiction I think.
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In reply to TClimb:
I loved them all too, could not put it down. And when I grow up, I want to be a Viking like Uhtred!
> I will second The Book Thefe, fantastic. I am reading the Uthred centred Bernard Cornwell books at the minute and loving them
I loved them all too, could not put it down. And when I grow up, I want to be a Viking like Uhtred!
In reply to Malcolm Tucker's Sweary Aunt:
+1 for CJ Samson....I have only read the first two Shardlakes, but really enjoyed them.
+1 for CJ Samson....I have only read the first two Shardlakes, but really enjoyed them.
In reply to markh554:
Grapes of Wrath,Steinbeck.The UK is heading in that direction now.Also,The Jungle by Upton Sinclair.Minimum wage nightmare in US.
Grapes of Wrath,Steinbeck.The UK is heading in that direction now.Also,The Jungle by Upton Sinclair.Minimum wage nightmare in US.
Not sure if it fits the bill as non-fiction but An Evil Cradling is the most powerful book I've ever read. Could not put it down. Stunning.
In reply to markh554:
In reply to markh554:
Best piece of fiction I read in 2014 was Stoner by John Williams. the somewhat tragic life of William Stoner, an English lecturer in Missouri. Beautifully written. The most addictive thing I've read in years.
I'm half way through an good book called Savage Continent about Europe in the aftermath of the Second World War. The complete anarchy is pretty harrowing. I lived in Poland for a few years and I met a girlfriend's great uncle who had made his way from the Ukraine to Southern Poland between 1944 and 1946. The reality of that journey has been constantly in my mind when reading this.
Definitely read the Warlord Chronicles - they're great fun. Sleazy Lancelot, cool Merlin and ridiculous Arthur in his shiny armour and on his white horse.
Steinbeck is another good recommendation from this list. I reckon East of Eden is better than Grapes of Wrath - Cathy is such a dark character. Cannery Row is another good one; life affirming in the characters' sense of fun.
Bukowski - read it. Post Office and Ham on Rye are a good start. THe Most Beautiful Woman in Town has some cracking shorts stories. Only he can make such filth beautiful.
In reply to markh554:
Best piece of fiction I read in 2014 was Stoner by John Williams. the somewhat tragic life of William Stoner, an English lecturer in Missouri. Beautifully written. The most addictive thing I've read in years.
I'm half way through an good book called Savage Continent about Europe in the aftermath of the Second World War. The complete anarchy is pretty harrowing. I lived in Poland for a few years and I met a girlfriend's great uncle who had made his way from the Ukraine to Southern Poland between 1944 and 1946. The reality of that journey has been constantly in my mind when reading this.
Definitely read the Warlord Chronicles - they're great fun. Sleazy Lancelot, cool Merlin and ridiculous Arthur in his shiny armour and on his white horse.
Steinbeck is another good recommendation from this list. I reckon East of Eden is better than Grapes of Wrath - Cathy is such a dark character. Cannery Row is another good one; life affirming in the characters' sense of fun.
Bukowski - read it. Post Office and Ham on Rye are a good start. THe Most Beautiful Woman in Town has some cracking shorts stories. Only he can make such filth beautiful.
In reply to Owen W-G:
Doesn't really match his requirements at all, but I can't help agree with your most powerful book ever. Not for the squeamish however.
For an original recommendation, Carlos Ruiz Zafon's The Shadow of the Wind might be an interesting crossover between your historical fiction & more modern fiction/fantasy mix.
> Not sure if it fits the bill as non-fiction but An Evil Cradling is the most powerful book I've ever read. Could not put it down. Stunning.
Doesn't really match his requirements at all, but I can't help agree with your most powerful book ever. Not for the squeamish however.
For an original recommendation, Carlos Ruiz Zafon's The Shadow of the Wind might be an interesting crossover between your historical fiction & more modern fiction/fantasy mix.
In reply to Motown:
I'm just reading the Amazon "Look Inside" for this - it's horrifying and really hard for those of us living in civilized places to imagine - "medieval Europe living in the ruins of the 20th century". I may have to add that to my reading list for when I'm feeling too cheerful!
> I'm half way through an good book called Savage Continent about Europe in the aftermath of the Second World War. The complete anarchy is pretty harrowing. I lived in Poland for a few years and I met a girlfriend's great uncle who had made his way from the Ukraine to Southern Poland between 1944 and 1946. The reality of that journey has been constantly in my mind when reading this.
I'm just reading the Amazon "Look Inside" for this - it's horrifying and really hard for those of us living in civilized places to imagine - "medieval Europe living in the ruins of the 20th century". I may have to add that to my reading list for when I'm feeling too cheerful!
In reply to pneame:
Can you give me a bit more detail about this one please? Author etc. Sounds interesting.
Can you give me a bit more detail about this one please? Author etc. Sounds interesting.
> I'm just reading the Amazon "Look Inside" for this - it's horrifying and really hard for those of us living in civilized places to imagine - "medieval Europe living in the ruins of the 20th century". I may have to add that to my reading list for when I'm feeling too cheerful!
In reply to Motown:
I was replying to your comment on Savage Continent!
The look inside refers to amazon's feature that lets you read a bit of the book, as if you were browsing in a bookstore.
Sorry I was a bit ambiguous....
I was replying to your comment on Savage Continent!
The look inside refers to amazon's feature that lets you read a bit of the book, as if you were browsing in a bookstore.
Sorry I was a bit ambiguous....
In reply to markh554:
I recently read Life and Fate by Vasily Grossman. It deals with Russia during the war and in particular Stalingrad. If you have seen Enemy at the Gate the journalist with the glasses was loosely based on Grossman who was a front line journalist. It is pretty harrowing at times, don't be put off by the length (800pages)
I recently read Life and Fate by Vasily Grossman. It deals with Russia during the war and in particular Stalingrad. If you have seen Enemy at the Gate the journalist with the glasses was loosely based on Grossman who was a front line journalist. It is pretty harrowing at times, don't be put off by the length (800pages)
In reply to Fidman:
Along those lines, A Writer At War is also good - it's a compendium of his notebooks edited by Antony Beevor and Luba Vinogradova. Vasily Grossman certainly could write well.
Along those lines, A Writer At War is also good - it's a compendium of his notebooks edited by Antony Beevor and Luba Vinogradova. Vasily Grossman certainly could write well.
In reply to markh554:
Hawk Quest by Robert Lyndon (and the sequels).
Another vote for my (almost) namesake CJ Sansom (I am CJ Sansum!) and his Shardlake series.
Azincourt by Bernard Cornwell.
The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett and World Without End
Simon Scarrow's Roman legion novels ("The Eagle" series)
Also currently enjoying Ken Follett's series set around the historical events of the 20th century - Fall of Giants is the first one.
The Sharpe books are great.
Hawk Quest by Robert Lyndon (and the sequels).
Another vote for my (almost) namesake CJ Sansom (I am CJ Sansum!) and his Shardlake series.
Azincourt by Bernard Cornwell.
The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett and World Without End
Simon Scarrow's Roman legion novels ("The Eagle" series)
Also currently enjoying Ken Follett's series set around the historical events of the 20th century - Fall of Giants is the first one.
The Sharpe books are great.
In reply to pneame:
No problem.
No problem.
> I was replying to your comment on Savage Continent!
> The look inside refers to amazon's feature that lets you read a bit of the book, as if you were browsing in a bookstore.
> Sorry I was a bit ambiguous....
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In reply to Fidman:
Life and Fate is the best book I've ever read. I didn't really enjoy the style of Writer at War though.
Life and Fate is the best book I've ever read. I didn't really enjoy the style of Writer at War though.
In reply to markh554:
Of historical novels, Wolf Hall must be right up at the top of the list. But will the tv adaptation, starting this Wednesday BBC2, do it justice?
Of historical novels, Wolf Hall must be right up at the top of the list. But will the tv adaptation, starting this Wednesday BBC2, do it justice?
In reply to Removed UserJohn Willson:
I enjoyed Wolf Hall, but a lot of people, my wife included, don't get on with the writing style.
I enjoyed Wolf Hall, but a lot of people, my wife included, don't get on with the writing style.
In reply to markh554:
More fantasy than historical fiction but my OH and I have recently enjoyed the Joe Abercrombie series "The First Law", amusing, earthy and full of great characters including the infamous "Bloody Nine". Thoroughly recommended. On that theme the Game of Thrones series is really good if you have not read it.
As others have said the Aubrey Maturin series is about as good as it gets for historical fiction but many are turned off by the technical details of Napoleonic sea-faring but I found you could mostly just let these wash over you and after a couple of books you get the hang of it, especially with Stephen along to ask stupid questions "So tell me again brother, what is this weather gauge you sailors set so much importance by?". I think I have now read the lot three times and they are really superb.
I've recently picked up M.Scott's "The Emperor's Spy" after a long absence from Rome based fiction and am enjoying it though at some points suspension of disbelief is stretched - characters having a long heart to heart in the midst of a blazing inferno. On that note Robert Graves "I, Claudius" is the gold standard for historical fiction though less hacky, hacky and more plotty, plotty. I couldn't get on with Simon Scarrow but it was a while back, maybe I'll try again.
Also agree with others about the Warlord Chronicles, I remember these as being absolutely brilliant and have tried to restart them several times but can't get past that first few chapters with a one handed monk in a monastery. This thread has inspired me to try again!
Going out on a limb Sven Hassell's stuff it enjoyable if you have a strong stomach for wanton death and destruction. A product of the times though and reflect quite how cheap life was in the last days of the third reich. For the others on this thread who've expressed an interest in the Eastern Front Guy Sajer's The Forgotten Soldier is utterly compelling.
Where's Trangia?
More fantasy than historical fiction but my OH and I have recently enjoyed the Joe Abercrombie series "The First Law", amusing, earthy and full of great characters including the infamous "Bloody Nine". Thoroughly recommended. On that theme the Game of Thrones series is really good if you have not read it.
As others have said the Aubrey Maturin series is about as good as it gets for historical fiction but many are turned off by the technical details of Napoleonic sea-faring but I found you could mostly just let these wash over you and after a couple of books you get the hang of it, especially with Stephen along to ask stupid questions "So tell me again brother, what is this weather gauge you sailors set so much importance by?". I think I have now read the lot three times and they are really superb.
I've recently picked up M.Scott's "The Emperor's Spy" after a long absence from Rome based fiction and am enjoying it though at some points suspension of disbelief is stretched - characters having a long heart to heart in the midst of a blazing inferno. On that note Robert Graves "I, Claudius" is the gold standard for historical fiction though less hacky, hacky and more plotty, plotty. I couldn't get on with Simon Scarrow but it was a while back, maybe I'll try again.
Also agree with others about the Warlord Chronicles, I remember these as being absolutely brilliant and have tried to restart them several times but can't get past that first few chapters with a one handed monk in a monastery. This thread has inspired me to try again!
Going out on a limb Sven Hassell's stuff it enjoyable if you have a strong stomach for wanton death and destruction. A product of the times though and reflect quite how cheap life was in the last days of the third reich. For the others on this thread who've expressed an interest in the Eastern Front Guy Sajer's The Forgotten Soldier is utterly compelling.
Where's Trangia?
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In reply to markh554:
Cormac McCarthy............pretty much anything by him, the border trilogy (All the pretty horses etc) and Blood Meridian are outstanding.
The untouchable by John Banville left a big impression on me.
The Le Carre Smiley books are a great read.
If you dont mind his writing style Ellmore's American trilogy is very well done.
Cormac McCarthy............pretty much anything by him, the border trilogy (All the pretty horses etc) and Blood Meridian are outstanding.
The untouchable by John Banville left a big impression on me.
The Le Carre Smiley books are a great read.
If you dont mind his writing style Ellmore's American trilogy is very well done.
In reply to markh554:
The 'Shardlake' series by C J Sansom is great. I've read the first 5 and the 6th, which is just released, is supposed to be well up to par.
http://www.cjsansom.com/Shardlake
The first book, 'Dissolution', is unfortunately, probably the least strong IMO, but is still very enjoyable.
The 'Shardlake' series by C J Sansom is great. I've read the first 5 and the 6th, which is just released, is supposed to be well up to par.
http://www.cjsansom.com/Shardlake
The first book, 'Dissolution', is unfortunately, probably the least strong IMO, but is still very enjoyable.
In reply to Bobling:
As a sort of Aubrey Maturin lite, have a look at the Hornblower novels. All jolly jack tars and the cat.
As a sort of Aubrey Maturin lite, have a look at the Hornblower novels. All jolly jack tars and the cat.
In reply to markh554: Try the Farseer Trilogy by Robin Hobb, not based on real events but set in medieval times and a cracking good read.
In reply to nickh1964:
You've got me all confused.
Isn't American Trilogy Philip Roth?
I reckon you mean James Ellroy's USA Trilogy.
Unless Elmore Leonard has knocked out a trilogy?
> If you dont mind his writing style Ellmore's American trilogy is very well done.
You've got me all confused.
Isn't American Trilogy Philip Roth?
I reckon you mean James Ellroy's USA Trilogy.
Unless Elmore Leonard has knocked out a trilogy?
In reply to markh554:
I think you might try some rosemary sutcliff - The Eagle of the Ninth, The Silver Branch, Dawn Wind, The Lantern Bearers - some really good Romano-British stuff there.
The Long Ships by Frans G. Bengtsson for some solid viking action.
I think you might try some rosemary sutcliff - The Eagle of the Ninth, The Silver Branch, Dawn Wind, The Lantern Bearers - some really good Romano-British stuff there.
The Long Ships by Frans G. Bengtsson for some solid viking action.
In reply to markh554:
I meant C J Ellmores books, American Tabloid, The cool six thousand and Bloods a rover which form a trilogy, sorry for the confusion.
Roth is good too, BTW.
I meant C J Ellmores books, American Tabloid, The cool six thousand and Bloods a rover which form a trilogy, sorry for the confusion.
Roth is good too, BTW.
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In reply to markh554:
Dorothy Dunnett - The Lymond Saga (5 books) and House of Niccolo series (7 or 8 books?) are set against historical detail in respectively the 16th and 15th Centuries. Both series span Europe, North Africa and the Middle East and are inhabited by a cast of complex characters who feel as if they belong to their time - no corny 21st century dialogue here (unlike Simon Scarrow's Roman novels, though they are fun). For me Dunnett is up there with Patrick O'Brien as the among the best of historical fiction writers around today.
For something a bit different - Michael Moorcock's Colonel Pyat Quartet was an intriguing, quirky and challenging read, set in the early 20th Century and a far cry from Moorcock's beginnings as a sword and fantasy writer.
Dave
Dorothy Dunnett - The Lymond Saga (5 books) and House of Niccolo series (7 or 8 books?) are set against historical detail in respectively the 16th and 15th Centuries. Both series span Europe, North Africa and the Middle East and are inhabited by a cast of complex characters who feel as if they belong to their time - no corny 21st century dialogue here (unlike Simon Scarrow's Roman novels, though they are fun). For me Dunnett is up there with Patrick O'Brien as the among the best of historical fiction writers around today.
For something a bit different - Michael Moorcock's Colonel Pyat Quartet was an intriguing, quirky and challenging read, set in the early 20th Century and a far cry from Moorcock's beginnings as a sword and fantasy writer.
Dave
In reply to markh554:
Have you read any of Allan Mallinson's Matthew Hervey novels, similar to the Sharpe books but a bit better written imo.
Have you read any of Allan Mallinson's Matthew Hervey novels, similar to the Sharpe books but a bit better written imo.
In reply to markh554:
Plenty to have a go at...
Before checking some of the recommendations, I went for Cornwell's The Fort.
One of the best books that I ever read was Fatherland by Robert Harris.
Plenty to have a go at...
Before checking some of the recommendations, I went for Cornwell's The Fort.
One of the best books that I ever read was Fatherland by Robert Harris.
In reply to markh554:
Fatherland is excellent, as is the similarly themed "what if" SS-GB by Len Deighton. Unfortunately CJ Sansom's offering in the genre, Dominion, is very put downable.
Fatherland is excellent, as is the similarly themed "what if" SS-GB by Len Deighton. Unfortunately CJ Sansom's offering in the genre, Dominion, is very put downable.
In reply to Tom Valentine:
Unfortunately CJ Sansom's offering in the genre, Dominion, is very put downable.
I'd agree, I was very disappointed with this; "Winter In Madrid" is however very good
Unfortunately CJ Sansom's offering in the genre, Dominion, is very put downable.
I'd agree, I was very disappointed with this; "Winter In Madrid" is however very good
In reply to markh554:
This thread has got me thinking about some Viking books I read when I was young. I can't remember the name of them though - all I *think* I remember are that there are perhaps three of them and at one point the Vikings end up as body guards in a Byzantine (or Mogolian? Eastern anyway) court, I suspect they were aimed at children but am not sure about that. Was Eric the Red involved or is am I inserting that after the event? Sorry this is not much to go on - any suggestions?
This thread has got me thinking about some Viking books I read when I was young. I can't remember the name of them though - all I *think* I remember are that there are perhaps three of them and at one point the Vikings end up as body guards in a Byzantine (or Mogolian? Eastern anyway) court, I suspect they were aimed at children but am not sure about that. Was Eric the Red involved or is am I inserting that after the event? Sorry this is not much to go on - any suggestions?
In reply to Bobling:
That jogged my memory. Henry Treece: Viking's Dawn; The Road to Miklagard; Viking's Sunset. Miklagard is Byzantium. Many many years since I read those (misty, far away look in eye - life was so much simpler when you were 12 or whatever ....)
That jogged my memory. Henry Treece: Viking's Dawn; The Road to Miklagard; Viking's Sunset. Miklagard is Byzantium. Many many years since I read those (misty, far away look in eye - life was so much simpler when you were 12 or whatever ....)
In reply to SNC:
Fantastic - thank you so very much! I'll look forward to reading this with my own kids. UKC you are truly amazing.
Fantastic - thank you so very much! I'll look forward to reading this with my own kids. UKC you are truly amazing.
In reply to markh554:
Yes the Treece books are excellent, I too loved them as a child.
Yes its James Ellmore, relying on memory to post is not a good idea.
Winter in Madrid a fine read, would like to see more of that genre from him. Dominion is a bit weak, shame really but we can all have an off day.
Yes the Treece books are excellent, I too loved them as a child.
Yes its James Ellmore, relying on memory to post is not a good idea.
Winter in Madrid a fine read, would like to see more of that genre from him. Dominion is a bit weak, shame really but we can all have an off day.
In reply to SNC:
Now I am thinking about it (and also inspired by listening to an episode of in our time about the Battle of Stamford Bridge) I've got another vague historical fiction children's book memory I'd like to unearth. This one is about 1066 and covers Stamford Bridge and Hastings, and I think is written from the viewpoint of one of Harold's Huscarls. Can UKC work the hive mind magic for a second time?
Apologies for thread hijack.
Now I am thinking about it (and also inspired by listening to an episode of in our time about the Battle of Stamford Bridge) I've got another vague historical fiction children's book memory I'd like to unearth. This one is about 1066 and covers Stamford Bridge and Hastings, and I think is written from the viewpoint of one of Harold's Huscarls. Can UKC work the hive mind magic for a second time?
Apologies for thread hijack.
In reply to Hat Dude:
Another vote for Mallinson/Hervey. I read the lot back to back and was well impressed.
Another vote for Mallinson/Hervey. I read the lot back to back and was well impressed.
In reply to markh554:
I'm enjoying Past Caring by Robert Goddard - revolves around a fictional cabinet minister in Askwith's government - reasaons for his fall from grace, the suffragette movement etc
I'm enjoying Past Caring by Robert Goddard - revolves around a fictional cabinet minister in Askwith's government - reasaons for his fall from grace, the suffragette movement etc
In reply to markh554:
"The Plot Against America" by Philip Roth is very good; a similar theme to "Fatherland" & "Dominion" but set in America.
The plot is basically that in the presidential election of 1940, Roosevelt was defeated and Charles Lindbergh elected as president.
"The Plot Against America" by Philip Roth is very good; a similar theme to "Fatherland" & "Dominion" but set in America.
The plot is basically that in the presidential election of 1940, Roosevelt was defeated and Charles Lindbergh elected as president.
In reply to Hat Dude:
Philip Roth is OK but read too much of him and you might end up with Portnoy's Complaint...
Philip Roth is OK but read too much of him and you might end up with Portnoy's Complaint...
In reply to nickh1964:
Two recommendations for Winter in Madrid was enough. Am already well into it and enjoying it, even though I'm pretty ignorant about the Spanish civil war.
Two recommendations for Winter in Madrid was enough. Am already well into it and enjoying it, even though I'm pretty ignorant about the Spanish civil war.
In reply to Tom Valentine:
I enjoyed that one.
> Two recommendations for Winter in Madrid was enough. Am already well into it and enjoying it, even though I'm pretty ignorant about the Spanish civil war.
I enjoyed that one.
In reply to markh554:
Just read "Neverhome" by Laird Hunt based on a review in the Economist- lovely book (although quite tragic and poignant) - set in the American Civil War. Anyone who has liked "Cold Mountain" should enjoy it.
Just read "Neverhome" by Laird Hunt based on a review in the Economist- lovely book (although quite tragic and poignant) - set in the American Civil War. Anyone who has liked "Cold Mountain" should enjoy it.
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In reply to pneame:
It seems almoist unbelievable that as another Russian army was about to be surrounded he just got away. A really good read especially the first half of the book which deals with the collapse of the Russian Front, in a war of movement, as opposed to the attrition of Stalingrad.
> Along those lines, A Writer At War is also good - it's a compendium of his notebooks edited by Antony Beevor and Luba Vinogradova. Vasily Grossman certainly could write well.
It seems almoist unbelievable that as another Russian army was about to be surrounded he just got away. A really good read especially the first half of the book which deals with the collapse of the Russian Front, in a war of movement, as opposed to the attrition of Stalingrad.
In reply to Sean Kelly:
He had a fantastic gift for describing the detail and the people. Still a horrific story and made even more horrific by the post-war chaos (Savage Continent by Keith Lowe as recommended by Motown above).
He had a fantastic gift for describing the detail and the people. Still a horrific story and made even more horrific by the post-war chaos (Savage Continent by Keith Lowe as recommended by Motown above).
In reply to SNC:
Fabulous books. Missed them as a child then found and read them on a wet week on Lundy!
Fabulous books. Missed them as a child then found and read them on a wet week on Lundy!
In reply to nickh1964:
Not finished Winter in Madrid yet because I found American Tabloid on a market stall (£2) and opened it up. Howling with laughter at some of the language.
CJ's on the back burner, I'm afraid.
Not finished Winter in Madrid yet because I found American Tabloid on a market stall (£2) and opened it up. Howling with laughter at some of the language.
CJ's on the back burner, I'm afraid.
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