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Liked It “This is the only Michener I've read so far (I've got a few more already bought and on my shelves, but this is the only one I've read). I liked it, but I won't praise it to the moon because I'm not that big a fan of war stories. To be fair, however, I did consume all 500 pages in just three days,...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“This is the only Michener I've read so far (I've got a few more already bought and on my shelves, but this is the only one I've read). I liked it, but I won't praise it to the moon because I'm not that big a fan of war stories. To be fair, however, I did consume all 500 pages in just three days, and I'm seldom that into a book. I can see why it won its Pulitzer. Michener seems to be a good writer and I'm looking forward to reading another. I think I'll read The Source next (thats the tip I've been getting from friends.)”
phil m wrote this review Wednesday, September 16 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Love his anthologies”
John C wrote this review Sunday, June 28 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Tales of the South Pacific is a book of interconnected short stories that take place during World War II. Each story is told from the perspective of a different military officer. Some of the characters make repeat appearances in other stories later in the book. It was a nice touch because we were able to find out what happened to them after the stories they were featured in were over.
kairilily wrote this review Friday, February 20 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
I must admit when I read the first few stories, I was pretty sure this book wouldn't warrant a very high rating from me. First of all, I tend to avoid books about war. They just don't appeal to me. Secondly, these early stories didn't grab my attention. As I kept reading, I found myself totally immersed in the lives of these soldiers. I really felt for them and the situation that they were in. I think my favorite story in the book was "Fo' Dolla". It was longer than the other stories, the character development was deeper, and the emotional impact was higher. Overall, this was a great read. I can see why it won the Pulitzer. The only reason I didn't give the book a five star rating is because I just didn't feel those first few stories. It took me a bit to warm up to them. This was my first book by Michener, but it won't be my last. ”
“Amanda L 5 out 5 stars I couldn't decide if this book was a collection of short stories that fit in really well with each other, or a complete novel. Either way, it was a great book. Tales of the South Pacific is about the military men stationed in the South Pacific during World War II. All the stories are told from the point of view of one naval officer and discuss how individual men cope with the situation they're in. In the very first section, our narrator tells us how beautiful the islands are and how fascinating the way of life is there. The whole book turns into a celebration of the islands and of humanity in general.
Author, Author Shelf wrote this review Monday, February 23 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
As I said, I really enjoyed this book. There is humor, love, tragedy, courage, friendship, and anything else you could want in it. This was my first Michener, but I'll definitely be reading more of him.
kairilily 4 out of 5 stars kairilily
Tales of the South Pacific by James Michener
4 stars
Tales of the South Pacific is a book of interconnected short stories that take place during World War II. Each story is told from the perspective of a different military officer. Some of the characters make repeat appearances in other stories later in the book. It was a nice touch because we were able to find out what happened to them after the stories they were featured in were over.
I must admit when I read the first few stories, I was pretty sure this book wouldn't warrant a very high rating from me. First of all, I tend to avoid books about war. They just don't appeal to me. Secondly, these early stories didn't grab my attention. As I kept reading, I found myself totally immersed in the lives of these soldiers. I really felt for them and the situation that they were in. I think my favorite story in the book was "Fo' Dolla". It was longer than the other stories, the character development was deeper, and the emotional impact was higher. Overall, this was a great read. I can see why it won the Pulitzer. The only reason I didn't give the book a five star rating is because I just didn't feel those first few stories. It took me a bit to warm up to them. This was my first book by Michener, but it won't be my last.
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1 of 1 members found this review helpful“Entertaining if workmanlike stories of American servicemen and women in the Pacific during World War II. Won the Pulitzer. Notable for fiction set in the South Seas as it focuses more on Melanesia rather then Polynesia; traditionally, Melanesia, farther to the west, composed of larger, more thickly forested islands, and inhabited by more hostile peoples, has always stood in stark contrast to the Edenic islands and welcoming people of Polynesia.”
Johnny Waco wrote this review Saturday, December 29 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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