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wolfspirit292's review against another edition
3.5
Another great book by Brotherton - ie, properly researched by a real historian. I liked the other one better though. It wasn't the content, just the format. A Company of Heroes tells each individual's story completely, then moves to the next person. Rather, in We Who Are Alive, we go through each leg of Easy's journey and hear from each of the guys in turn, then jump into the next section of time. To me, it just got overwhelming sometimes to be in so many different POV's. I can see the appeal of getting everyone's views on an event or time period at once, but it wasn't for me. This is purely a personal preference, mind you, and doesn't reflect on the content. As I said, this was beautifully researched and I applaud Brotherton's efforts (with both books) to do Easy Company justice and tell the actual stories (as they should have been done from the start).
robdabear's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked this book, partly because I am WWII buff/thing/person/whatever-you-call-it, and partly because this book is so personal. Every word in this book is directly quoted from the veterens or children of the veterens (that's a really bad sentence but you get the point.) The accounts and stories that the veterens give before, during, and after the war are so personal and interesting, and very engaging. As you read, you might feel like the actual men of Easy Company themselves were talking to you. A great read, and a very interesting and entertaining view into the "other" men of Easy Company.
ems_rxlibrary's review against another edition
informative
reflective
tense
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: War and Injury/Injury detail
juliaisreadingg's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
5.0
holtfan's review against another edition
4.0
I read this book back when I was thirteen, but at Pastor Klat's urging decided to re-read it for Lent. I'm so glad I did! My vague memories of the book involved a Jewish uprising about shields, a sweet romance between Pilate and his wife, and a centurion named Cornelius.
Pontius Pilate is, shock of all shocks, a novel about the live of Pontius Pilate. Well researched, it paints a fascinating picture without getting to preachy, I'd recommend it to anyone, from curious Christians to skeptic atheists. It is a unique and insightful look into the life of a man who played a huge role in history, never to be forgotten. The fictitious form removes the tedium of a normal biography.
I think I will take Pasotr Klat's advice and re-read it every Lent, I can't explain it much better. Maybe next year.
Pontius Pilate is, shock of all shocks, a novel about the live of Pontius Pilate. Well researched, it paints a fascinating picture without getting to preachy, I'd recommend it to anyone, from curious Christians to skeptic atheists. It is a unique and insightful look into the life of a man who played a huge role in history, never to be forgotten. The fictitious form removes the tedium of a normal biography.
I think I will take Pasotr Klat's advice and re-read it every Lent, I can't explain it much better. Maybe next year.