Killing the Rising Sun

Larla · 03-14-2017, 07:54 AM

I am wondering how this book compares with other history books (for instance, Retribution by Max Hastings). O'Reilly's book has been on the best seller list for a long time but is it watered down for the masses?

AnemicOak · 03-14-2017, 11:48 AM

I've not read it, so take these comments with a grain of salt. When I was looking at this book two friends who have read it describe it as pretty good "popular history", but a little on the superficial and sensational side. They agreed it's not bad as an overview for someone who's not interested in a more detailed book from a historian like Hastings.

I personally chose to pass at the time as I generally want something with more "meat on the bones", which I know some folks find too detailed and boring.

Larla · 03-15-2017, 03:00 PM

Yep -- that is kind of my feeling as well. Thanks for the feedback.

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Larla Addict Posts: 281 Karma: 5262189 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Katy, TX Device: Samsung Tab S5E 12" Tablet	Killing the Rising Sun I am wondering how this book compares with other history books (for instance, Retribution by Max Hastings). O'Reilly's book has been on the best seller list for a long time but is it watered down for the masses?

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03-14-2017, 11:48 AM	#2
AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	I've not read it, so take these comments with a grain of salt. When I was looking at this book two friends who have read it describe it as pretty good "popular history", but a little on the superficial and sensational side. They agreed it's not bad as an overview for someone who's not interested in a more detailed book from a historian like Hastings. I personally chose to pass at the time as I generally want something with more "meat on the bones", which I know some folks find too detailed and boring.

03-15-2017, 03:00 PM	#3
Larla Addict Posts: 281 Karma: 5262189 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Katy, TX Device: Samsung Tab S5E 12" Tablet	Yep -- that is kind of my feeling as well. Thanks for the feedback.

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