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SameOldStory · 05-20-2010, 11:18 PM

To some the idea of war (and the military) is the very antithesis of all that they believe. That something good can come from it is incomprehensible.

May they find a more enjoyable thread elsewhere. But if they want some really good stories try a few of the books below.

Reading Recommendations - WAR

I loved the "Lord of the Rings" but war in the books was a mechanism to tie up loose ends. To finish of the series. It contributed little to the development of the characters.

Some of my favorite "war" books are;
"THE CORPS" by W.E.B. Griffin. You really care about the characters. They show you the best in people. And sometimes how we fail. They grow in many ways as they go thru the books. In the end you wish that you were lucky enough to know real people like them. And you KNOW that such people are out there.

"THE BROTHERHOOD OF WAR" by W.E.B. Griffin. The same as above but with new characters.

"HONOR BOUND" Again by W.E.B. Griffin. Honor can be found on BOTH sides.

"MEN AT WAR" Still again by W.E.B. Griffin. Same thing. Honor and courage.

I've just finished "Sharpe's Tiger" by Bernard Cornwell. A different series entirely. Sitting on the edge of a cliff with every word.

Just starting to read "Sharpe's Triumph". Definitely not a Griffin character. Gritty through and through.

Am I the only one?

05-20-2010, 11:18 PM	#1
SameOldStory My True Self Posts: 3,126 Karma: 66242098 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Trantor, Galactic Center Device: Galaxy Tab 2 7.0	The Dogs of War! To some the idea of war (and the military) is the very antithesis of all that they believe. That something good can come from it is incomprehensible. May they find a more enjoyable thread elsewhere. But if they want some really good stories try a few of the books below. Reading Recommendations - WAR I loved the "Lord of the Rings" but war in the books was a mechanism to tie up loose ends. To finish of the series. It contributed little to the development of the characters. Some of my favorite "war" books are; "THE CORPS" by W.E.B. Griffin. You really care about the characters. They show you the best in people. And sometimes how we fail. They grow in many ways as they go thru the books. In the end you wish that you were lucky enough to know real people like them. And you KNOW that such people are out there. "THE BROTHERHOOD OF WAR" by W.E.B. Griffin. The same as above but with new characters. "HONOR BOUND" Again by W.E.B. Griffin. Honor can be found on BOTH sides. "MEN AT WAR" Still again by W.E.B. Griffin. Same thing. Honor and courage. I've just finished "Sharpe's Tiger" by Bernard Cornwell. A different series entirely. Sitting on the edge of a cliff with every word. Just starting to read "Sharpe's Triumph". Definitely not a Griffin character. Gritty through and through. Am I the only one? Last edited by SameOldStory; 05-20-2010 at 11:21 PM.