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- Publisher: Appleton-Century-Crofts (1957)
- ASIN: B000O6DH5K
- Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
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19 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
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The Big War,
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This review is from: The Big War (Paperback)
Like all Myrer's books, an excellent literary adventure. But, be sure to have a dictionary near by, as nearly every page a new, unfamiliar word pops up! If you like war stories and interesting characters, as well as good writing, you'll like this book.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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Vivid depiction by someone who lived it,
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This review is from: The Big War (Paperback)
In 1942 Anton Myrer went from being a Harvard college kid to a marine in the Pacific. He served for four years, was wounded on Guam, and occupied the Mariannas. Set in both the "home front" and the Pacific, "The Big War" vividly depicts the hopes, frustrations, and horror experienced by those who served. It does not glamorize war, but does show the valor of the every-day enlisted man, and the sacrifices that they (and their families) made. The writing is outstanding: In one scene, you will find yourself ready to put the book down, locate, and punch out a petty character who "has it in" for Danny Kantaylis. Myrer captures the feel of the United States at the time and concludes by attempting to express the emotions that motivated the veterans who returned. If you want a depiction of war by someone who lived it, then this is fiction that reaches beyond entertainment and gives us a window into the times. "Critical Reviews" (missing from the Amazon site) based on the original publication are inserted as a "comment" to this review for your further reference.
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Absolutely perfect, real, sad and true.,
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Myrer's "Big War" is a true-color picture of the cruelty and sorrow which can be brought only by war. Perfectly written, very impressive and worth reading.
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THE RAIN CAME in squalls, in slanting silver sheets and bounced on the helmets and ponchos in a million little bursts of light, ran glistening down the folds of the camouflaged fabric and merged with the streams flowing along the two ruts of road. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
gun tub, sword grass, operating rod, mess gear Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Lieutenant D'Alessandro, Charlie Tarrasch, Charlotte Newcombe, Amory Newcombe, Sam Flannery, Alan Newcombe, Aunt Grace, Jack Freuhof, Mount Matenla, George Kantaylis, Jay O'Neill, Marine Corps, Carl Striebel, Colonel Herron, Sergeant Hamway, Captain Frey, Lieutenant Prengle, Lincoln Memorial, Post Road, Sidney Lenaine, Steve Lundren, Union Station, Grandma Abbott, Jesus Christ, Major Mowbray New!
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THE RAIN CAME in squalls, in slanting silver sheets and bounced on the helmets and ponchos in a million little bursts of light, ran glistening down the folds of the camouflaged fabric and merged with the streams flowing along the two ruts of road. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
gun tub, sword grass, operating rod, mess gear Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Lieutenant D'Alessandro, Charlie Tarrasch, Charlotte Newcombe, Amory Newcombe, Sam Flannery, Alan Newcombe, Aunt Grace, Jack Freuhof, Mount Matenla, George Kantaylis, Jay O'Neill, Marine Corps, Carl Striebel, Colonel Herron, Sergeant Hamway, Captain Frey, Lieutenant Prengle, Lincoln Memorial, Post Road, Sidney Lenaine, Steve Lundren, Union Station, Grandma Abbott, Jesus Christ, Major Mowbray New!
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- Once An Eagle by Anton Myrer in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- A Green Desire by Anton Myrer in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- The Last Convertible: A Novel by Anton Myrer in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- The Red Badge of Courage (Tor Classics) by Stephen Crane in Front Matter
- The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane in Front Matter
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- Aspects ideologiques du roman americain de la Deuxieme Guerre mondiale (French Edition) by Pierre Deflaux on 5 pages
- The Last Convertible by Anton Myrer in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- A Green Desire by Anton Myrer in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- The Last Convertible by Anton Myrer in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Culture and International Relations: by Jongsuk Chay on page 51
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