Received as a BookMooch.

Personally I found this a book of contrasts, it has some strengths but also weaknesses. The author’s depictions the pilots daily lives and the local populace's desperate plight as France fell are particularly engaging, whilst the air-to-air combat sequences were suitably breathless. Each were genuinely well written. However, IMHO the characterisation was poor and the sub-plot, with its echoes of The Talented Mr Ripley, adds nothing to the book.

Overall I enjoyed the book and there are glimpses of real inspiration but it most definitely falls into the category of holiday read rather WWII heavyweight.

Going out as a RABCK. I hope that you have not already read it. Enjoy!

Thank you for this surprise RABCK. I have not read it or even come across the author despite running our church bookstall which fills a room when we we get them all out.

I enjoyed the book but I probably won't be desperately searching out more of the author's books, unless I just stumble over them. Thanks for sharing.

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