Comments on: Book Review: Beside a Burning Sea by John Shors

By: BOOKS AND MOVIES » Mailbox Monday – September 20, 2010

BOOKS AND MOVIES » Mailbox Monday – September 20, 2010 — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 07:03:31 +0000

[...] read two books by Shors before: Beside a Burning Sea and Dragon House. They were both excellent, so I can’t wait to read The Wishing [...]

By: Harry Evans

Harry Evans — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 23:09:26 +0000

I don’t think John let the facts get in the way of a good story.
Remember this 1942.
Japanese soldier on a US hospital ship?
A coloured man in the US Navy?
A stowawayon a US ship?
A hidden radio? Radios in those day were very big.
A captain and wife on the same ship?
An undected traitor who spoke Japanese?

It is a great story but unfortunately it (even though fiction) gives a distorted view of the war in 1942.

By: Friday Finds – January 29, 2010 – caribousmom

Friday Finds – January 29, 2010 – caribousmom — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:37:39 +0000

[...] A Burning Sea by John Shors was reviewed by Carrie at Books and Movies who wrote: ‘Shors’ strength obviously lies in writing character and in understanding [...]

By: Book Review: Dragon House by John Shors | BOOKS AND MOVIES

Book Review: Dragon House by John Shors | BOOKS AND MOVIES — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 05:35:58 +0000

[...] reading Beside a Burning Sea, I knew that I would be seeking out more of John Shors’ work. When he offered to send me a [...]

By: Giveaway: Dragon House by John Shors | BOOKS AND MOVIES

Giveaway: Dragon House by John Shors | BOOKS AND MOVIES — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:11:50 +0000

[...] couple of weeks ago, I reviewed John Shors’ book Beside a Burning Sea (my review), which I loved. Mr. Shors contacted me after that review, and offered to send me a signed copy of [...]

By: CarrieK

CarrieK — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 21:57:18 +0000

Jennifer – thanks! And thanks for stopping by.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:52:24 +0000

This definitely sounds like a very interesting book. I too love historical fiction especially when it is character driven. All three relationships sound extremely interesting. Great review and I'm glad that you enjoyed the book. .-= Jennifer´s last blog ..Movie Review: New Moon =-.

By: CarrieK

CarrieK — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 05:57:34 +0000

Wendy – you’re welcome – I hope you like it as much as I did.

By: Literary Feline

Literary Feline — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 05:33:36 +0000

This really does sound like a great book. I love books set during WWII, not to mention character driven books. I am adding this one to my wish list right now. Thanks for your great review, Carrie. .-= Literary Feline´s last blog ..Thanksgiving: Then and Now =-.

By: heidenkind

heidenkind — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:10:51 +0000

Uh-oh... .-= heidenkind´s last blog ..A Colorful Challenge =-.