The Good War
by Studs Terkel
Taste attributes: documentarywarhistoricalslowfresh & originalunsavouryheavyrealisticintricatelinearbig & variedemotive & stirringhuman spirit/resilience/survivalsocial commentary
Boxlist takeRealistic and heavy: an emotional non-fiction book, big and varied rather than confined. Best if you like depth over escapism.
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Pace: slow · Originality: balanced · Tone: balanced · Weight: very heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: balanced · Structure: balanced · Look: balanced · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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About This Book
Studs Terkel, a master of the interview, talks with a wide variety of people and learns about their opinions and experiences regarding World War Two - how it affected the lives of those who lived or were born during that period of human history.
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- Author
- Studs Terkel
- Published
- 1984
- Pages
- 591
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- Open Library
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