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Summary: Great World War II Fiction
Review: "Scars of Honor" is an impressive first effort from author Faron Norris. The story is from a perspective not often found in World War II fiction, war on the Eastern front, 1943. The book deals equally with both the Russian and German sides of the conflict, with diverse characters in each army. There are several plot lines that the author manages to weave together in a convincing and compelling manner. Additionally, the author clearly knows his subject matter, because this fictional account is peppered with authentic details on terrain, tactics, and equipment. If you're interested in War on the Eastern front and World War II, this is a "must read." It's fast paced and exciting, and the storyline quickly unfolds to give you a real rooting interest, not just in the main characters, but in the myriad of lesser ones that inhabit this work. It's better than "War of the Rats."
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Summary: Great World War II Fiction
Review: "Scars of Honor" is an impressive first effort from author Faron Norris. The story is from a perspective not often found in World War II fiction, war on the Eastern front, 1943. The book deals equally with both the Russian and German sides of the conflict, with diverse characters in each army. There are several plot lines that the author manages to weave together in a convincing and compelling manner. Additionally, the author clearly knows his subject matter, because this fictional account is peppered with authentic details on terrain, tactics, and equipment. If you're interested in War on the Eastern front and World War II, this is a "must read." It's fast paced and exciting, and the storyline quickly unfolds to give you a real rooting interest, not just in the main characters, but in the myriad of lesser ones that inhabit this work. It's better than "War of the Rats."
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Summary: Scars of Honor - A Superb Novel!
Review: I just finished this novel and I am overwhelmed! The overall plot is not only excellent, but very well thought out and relayed to the reader thru a series of intricate sub plots that keep you guessing thru the entire novel. The descriptions of the combat on the Russian front were masterful and demonstrate the writers extensive knowledge of the time period, events, equipment and geography pertinent to the story. I have read actual accounts of WW2 combat that did not relay the sense of "being there" that this work conveys. Hopefully, this will be the first of many works of this venue that this author will offer. Overall, a great book that I strongly recommend to anyone wanting a highly charged story of the Russian/German conflict on the Eastern front.
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Summary: Combat fiction that's hard to put down...
Review: This book was definitely hard to put down, even at 500-plus pages! The characters are real and the action intense. Like most Americans of my generation, I have a good working knowledge of US involvement in WWII, but, until recently, have known little of what went on in the Soviet Union. The author describes the soldiers, equipment, and combat with authority. I liked the ending, although it wasn't what I expected. This is a great book for those looking for something other than textbook history of combat on the Eastern Front, and I look forward to reading the author's next book!
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Summary: Couldn't wait to get home...
Review: to continue reading this novel. I have always been intrigued about the Eastern Front both as history text and in novel form. Novels (at least to me) are hard to find particularly in English so this came as a nice surprise. Good plot and the descriptions of an army broken and in retreat are very well done. The characters are real and their actions take in all sides of the human spectrum when at war where survival is key and hope is dimming.I would like to see another novel by this author and hope that one is planned.
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