The Bridges at Toko-Ri
by James A. Michener
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Author: James A. MichenerEdition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1984-09-12
ISBN: 0449206513
Number of pages: 128
Publisher: Fawcett
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Book Review: Our Forgotton Warriors
Summary: 5 Stars
I didn't look this up but I'd be willing to bet that this was Michener's shortest novel. It is in my readings of this Author that this short novel was indeed his best work. Michener always was the master of the historical fiction genre much in the same way Leon Uris was. To me these Masters represent a dying breed which has been hard to duplicate.
This book is set on an aircraft carrier during the Korean War on the Sea of Japan. The story revolves around a Naval Reserve World War II veteran pilot Lt. Brubaker who was called to active duty to serve in the Korean Conflict. Brubaker is a family man with children. He is given a critical and dangerous mission which entails the destruction of the key bridges at Toko-Ri in North Korea. The essence of Brubaker's dilemma is his duty to his young family and also to his duty to his country at war. Also in this mix is Rear Admiral George Tarrant who has lost 2 sons in combat and whose wife as a result has become an alcoholic.
Brubaker's situation during this War was actually echoing thousands of similar scenarios during these times of this "forgotten war". In fact this fictional scenario actually reminds me of a "real actual" Korean fighter pilot who also made the sacrifice of civilian life to fight in this conflict, that being Ted Williams. Michener pulls no punches in this nerve racking tale which leaves everyone on the edge of their seats until the final words.
Michener brings forth a real story that needs to be told. These actions take place early in the "Cold War" and the concept of limited war was new and mysterious. The tragedy as Michener shows us the war, unlike the all out effort of World War II, affected only those who fought it and their families. This story is tragic but in reality all so true. Excellent read! Five Stars!!
Summary of The Bridges at Toko-Ri
Young and innocent, they came to a place they had barely heard of, prepared for war. They were American fighter pilots, trained but frightened, facing an an enemy they couldn't understand, and waging a war they had to win....Action & Adventure Books
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