Behind the Lines
by William E. Butterworth III
Taste attributes: wardramaactionunsavouryheavyrealisticlinearbig & variedemotive & stirringhuman spirit/resilience/survivalrescue/escape/jeopardy
Boxlist takeHeavy and realistic: a stirring war novel, dark rather than wholesome. Best if you like real life over fantasy.
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Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: dark · Weight: heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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4.3 / 5
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About This Book
Behind the Lines is W. E. B. Griffin's powerful novel of World War II -- and the courage, patriotism, and sacrifice of those who fought it.By 1942, the Japanese have routed the outnumbered American forces and conquered the Philippines. But deep in the island jungles, the combat continues. Refusing to surrender, a renegade Army officer organizes a resistance force and vows to fight to the last man.
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- Author
- William E. Butterworth III
- Published
- 1995
- Pages
- 559
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- Open Library
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