A review by gregplatt77
To the Rescue: The Biography of Thomas S. Monson by Heidi S. Swinton
2.0
While the subject matter of this book is definite 5-star material, the execution left very much to be desired. So many entire paragraphs in this book were simply lists of names or dates or places with absolutely no point. Honestly, I would rather read Leviticus and Numbers than ever pick this book up again. This author would labor over details of the background of a anecdote, only to complete it without giving any of the important details of the resolution. One in particular stands out in my mind where several paragraphs were devoted to laying out the problem, and then followed with "President Monson was sent to fix the problem, and he did." Worthless drivel. Also, this author seems obsessed with hyperbole to the point where one can hardly bear to read any more. When it comes to writing style, the author is among the most impoverished of any I've ever read.
Bottom line: it took me several months to get through this book. Since this year I've read 45 other books so far (including text books and technical manuals), that's indicative of how difficult it was to read. 2 stars only because of the subject of the book; otherwise it would be 0.
Bottom line: it took me several months to get through this book. Since this year I've read 45 other books so far (including text books and technical manuals), that's indicative of how difficult it was to read. 2 stars only because of the subject of the book; otherwise it would be 0.