Sign in with Facebook
Tammy's Reviews > Munich
Munich
by
by
I was looking forward to reading this new book by Robert Harris because he does a such a great job with historical thrillers. Based on the Oster conspiracy and the Munich Conference, two fictional friends from Oxford during the 1920’s end up on opposites sides of the negotiating table in an effort to prevent the war that is inevitable.
I was surprised that the first half of this book was so slow. Everyone runs around to and fro delivering this message and that telegram with the requisite meetings sprinkled here and there. The backdrop is historically accurate and important and thank the stars that the book picks up momentum at about the midway point. I’m a big fan of vivid specific detail but I truly don’t need to know how a man shaves his face. This information did nothing to move the story forward but I quibble. If you can get through the first half it isn’t half bad.
I was surprised that the first half of this book was so slow. Everyone runs around to and fro delivering this message and that telegram with the requisite meetings sprinkled here and there. The backdrop is historically accurate and important and thank the stars that the book picks up momentum at about the midway point. I’m a big fan of vivid specific detail but I truly don’t need to know how a man shaves his face. This information did nothing to move the story forward but I quibble. If you can get through the first half it isn’t half bad.
Sign into Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ to see if any of your friends have read
Munich.
Sign In »
Reading Progress
November 21, 2017
– Shelved
December 5, 2017
–
Started Reading
December 7, 2017
–
Finished Reading
Comments Showing 1-10 of 10 (10 new)
date
newest »
newest »
message 1:
by
Maureen
(new)
Dec 11, 2017 03:04PM
Very honest review Tammy💕😊
reply
|
flag
I wouldn't want that level of detail either, Tammy! Thoughtful review and hope your next read is a full five-er!
Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader wrote: "I wouldn't want that level of detail either, Tammy! Thoughtful review and hope your next read is a full five-er!"Thanks, Jennifer! You must be omniscient...The Book Thief was Fiver-er 🙌
Yay, Tammy! I love it! �
Carole wrote: "Thanks. I started it and wasn't thrilled. I wondered how others felt and you said what I was feeling. I just wasn't pulled in to the story. Your review really helped."I’m glad it helped, Carole. I toughed it out but was, ultimately, disappointed
Honest review, Tammy :)
Beata wrote: "Honest review, Tammy :)"Thanks, Beata!
thanks Tammy! i’m reading this right now and it is so slow but you have given me heart to plough on!!
Nick wrote: "thanks Tammy! i’m reading this right now and it is so slow but you have given me heart to plough on!!"I hope it improves for you too, Nick!
