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Summary: AN ENGROSSING COURTROOM THRILLER
Review: During World War II, two men, one white, and one black, must battle the odds to acheive justice when a fellow officer is murdered.Tommy Hart must defend Lincoln Scott, the black man accused of killing Trader Vic, a fellow officer who hated Scott. Trader Vic was a mean, prejudice man, and from the minute he laid eyes on Scott, he began badgering him. It was no secret that Scott hated Vic, and when he turned up dead, all suspicion fell on Scott. Hart knows this case is NOT so clear cut, and after questioning Scott, he believes someone else may have committed the crime, and is framing Scott. "Hart's War" is an engrossing, historical, courtroom thriller. The pages turn fast to uncover the secrets of the murder, and the intense description of men at war steers the novel towards it's climax. John Katzenbach is a very talented writer, always coming up with twists to his novels, making them stand out among the other novels in this saturated market. His fast-pacing, and gritty characterizations, keep the pages turning fast. This new novel should soar up the bestseller list's, and propel Katzenbach to new heights as an author. "Hart's War" is a page-turner that deserves to be read. A MUST read! Nick Gonnella
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Summary: Greak Book for Anyone who's into War novels
Review: This book should set the standard for any novelist who's trying to write a book about the Second World War. Normally, I stay away from books dealing with the War because they're too historical and way too long, which in turn makes them boring in the long run. The thing that interested me the most about 'Hart's War', was the effect of reality as well as a touch of mystery that it provided. From the first chapter, I was transported into the POW camp and I was feeling the loneliness of the soldiers as well as the frustrations of Tommy as he was trying to solve the murder of Trader Vic. I recommend this book to everyone! It is a perfect novel with which you can curl up by the fireplace on a rainy day.
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Summary: Yawned my way through it...I think it's a guy thing...
Review: I have complained of this writing trait before: the author continually repeats the full names of the characters when you know perfectly well who they are. Tom Hart, Thomas Hart, Tommy Hart. And the Germans - believe me, dear author, I got their names the first, second and third times. It was quite tedious to have them fully repeated over and over. I don't care how many books an author has published, this is the kind of thing that is blatantly amateurish. Where are these "bestselling authors'" editors? Sentimental slop. So very tired of the Noble White Man who helps the Downtrodden Black Man. Blagh. Why did I read it? (didn't finish it, but must take responsibility for slogging through three-quarters). Guess I was mesmerized by its many flaws. I wanted to see how often this writer was allowed to bungle. It reminds me of the recent New Yorker cartoon where the publisher is saying to the hopeful writer: "Your book stinks. We want to publish it!"
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Summary: Next comes the motion picture
Review: This is an excellent war novel that could become a fine motion picure if properly cast. The plot is well crafted, the characters fully developed, the suspense urges the reader on to the next chapter and the ending quite satisfying. The novel doesen't rise to the level of "Catch 22" or "Guard of Honor," two of the finest aviation novels of the Second World War. But it does come close enough to make for a great read, especially for veterans of the air war in Europe.
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Summary: Outstanding
Review: When was the last time you finished a book and said to yourself: "Now what? " A book so good you need to give yourself a few days off from reading just to get over it. For me, this was that book. In a word: Outstanding. The characters were very complex and well developed, while the plot was strong, compelling, and suspenseful. The last book that moved me as much as this was Robert McCammon's "Boys Life" My Final Answer: Buy It.
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Summary: from ridiculous to absurd
Review: Just when you come to the conclusion that the story is ridiculous, it's absurdity is taken to another level. Although license is not unusual in legal thrillers, and even though the rights of an accused in 1944 were not as constitutionally sculpted as today, the story line here is simply too unbelievable. To top things off, the book is not well written. It's my first and last Katzenbach novel.
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Summary: Absolutely Fantastic!
Review: I was absolutely captivated by both the content and the author's writing! He has an incredible ability to describe his story in such a way that the reader loses all track of time and is actually there with the characters. There are only a couple of authors who have so captivated my attention in the way John Katzenbach has. This is the first book I have read of John Katzenbach, I cannot wait to read another and another and another...
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Summary: A terrific book!
Review: Katzenbach does a terrific job with Hart's War. I actually couldn't/wouldn't put it down. One of the most enjoyable books I've read in the past 4-5 years.
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Summary: Solid, Multi-dimentional characters
Review: Solid, multi-dimentional characters and an interesting, well thought out plot make this book thoroughly enjoyable. The murder mystery set in a WWII POW Camp is original and thought provoking. I was sorry the wasn't another 500 pages!
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Summary: Tedious, Plodding, and Riddled With Mistakes
Review: I had a tough time getting through this one, as it was slow-paced to the point of putting me to sleep. Eventually I reached the point where I expected to find an anachronism, technical mistake, or violation of military protocol on every other page. For example, American pilots did not "click their heels" like Nazis when they saluted, as was repeated in the book many times. Nor did the dialogue between characters sound authentic to the period. I found it pretty much a waste of time and would not recommend it. Luckily mine was a library copy or else I'd have felt ripped-off.
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