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Joseph’s
average rating for
2024
3.0
liked it
3.0
Excellent book. Ted Williams was a genuine character and a superb stick (fighter pilot). He was also shady and a real womanizer, in other words pretty human. John Glenn was a better stick and a superb pilot. He was also a faithful husband and a bit of a straight arrow. Both had a touch of arrogance. This is an extremely well researched and documented book. Finally, it is an excellent representation of what life was like for pilots stationed in Ko
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Tried to read this book 3 times. Last time got all the way to page 60. For me the book has no appeal and is grossly overhyped. The character is just too bland for me to care about or connect with. She comes across as self centered and neurotic. That is just not my cup if tea. Thinking about donating it to Salvation Army or some such, but not sure to inflict this misery on someone else.