Smoky Joe's Cafe
Registered by keeta1 of Whitianga, Waikato-Coromandel New Zealand on 2/8/2010
This book is in a Controlled Release!
2 journalers for this copy...
Journal Entry 1 by keeta1 from Whitianga, Waikato-Coromandel New Zealand on Monday, February 8, 2010
Amazon Editorial Review:
Thommo returns from Vietnam to an Australia that regards him as a mercenary guilty of war crimes. He begins to develop all kinds of physical and mental problems, and thinks it must only be him until he finds he is not alone. Ten mates, all who remain of his platoon who fought and died in the Battle of Long Tan, are affected the same way. Now Thommo and his mates are eleven angry men out for revenge. They rope in an ex-Viet Cong with 'special skills' and his own secret agenda. They're the 'Dirty Dozen', just like the movie. Only it's real life, and they're so screwed up they couldn't fight their way out of a wet paper bag. That is, until a woman of character steps in.
Thommo returns from Vietnam to an Australia that regards him as a mercenary guilty of war crimes. He begins to develop all kinds of physical and mental problems, and thinks it must only be him until he finds he is not alone. Ten mates, all who remain of his platoon who fought and died in the Battle of Long Tan, are affected the same way. Now Thommo and his mates are eleven angry men out for revenge. They rope in an ex-Viet Cong with 'special skills' and his own secret agenda. They're the 'Dirty Dozen', just like the movie. Only it's real life, and they're so screwed up they couldn't fight their way out of a wet paper bag. That is, until a woman of character steps in.
Journal Entry 2 by keeta1 at Howick Post Office in Howick/Botany Downs, Auckland Province New Zealand on Monday, May 10, 2010
Released 13 yrs ago (5/10/2010 UTC) at Howick Post Office in Howick/Botany Downs, Auckland Province New Zealand
WILD RELEASE NOTES:
WILD RELEASE NOTES:
To the finder of this book:
If you found it, it's yours! Enjoy!
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To the finder of this book:
If you found it, it's yours! Enjoy!
If you like the idea of Bookcrossing, you're welcome to join this great big game of hide & seek. It's free to join, spam free and you can remain anonymous. Please consider using me - keeta1 - as a referring member if you do decide to join.
Bryce Cournay can spin a good yarn - I really liked Brother Fish and many of his others. This had me again reading late into the night (well, not so early morning), and thoroughly enjoyed it
Journal Entry 4 by bennyb at Bucklands Beach, Auckland Province New Zealand on Friday, June 11, 2010
Released 13 yrs ago (6/11/2010 UTC) at Bucklands Beach, Auckland Province New Zealand
CONTROLLED RELEASE NOTES:
Handed to friend who needs to be introduced to the wonderful writings of Bryce Courtenay