Pamela Rushby

I don't do many reviews anymore because of a lack of time. But I simply HAD to write about this book. It was absolutely wonderful.

The way in which the writer portrayed Kathy's progression into the realities of war was done so naturally, it was completely believable. Her characters were real and heart-felt. Pamela Rushton made the reality of the Vietnam war come alive. My heart and my eyes became accustomed to Kathy's reality along side of the character. Their was no telling of the story, it show more was as if I shared the story. Amazing.

I had a grandfather who fought in the second world war, so I have always had empathy towards soldiers and their families, even when I think the war they have to fight is wrong. This story, though, gave me an ever deeper feeling for the Vietnam vets.

It is really and truly unbelievable that soldiers who fight for their country, who dedicate their lives to defending beliefs held by nations and who often pay the ultimate price with their lives, can be so wholeheartedly disregarded and disrespected.

This is a wonderful book which I read in almost one entire sitting. This made me laugh and made me cry and most importantly made me think.

Highly recommended. show less

I don't do many reviews anymore because of a lack of time. But I simply HAD to write about this book. It was absolutely wonderful.

The way in which the writer portrayed Kathy's progression into the realities of war was done so naturally, it was completely believable. Her characters were real and heart-felt. Pamela Rushton made the reality of the Vietnam war come alive. My heart and my eyes became accustomed to Kathy's reality along side of the character. Their was no telling of the story, it show more was as if I shared the story. Amazing.

I had a grandfather who fought in the second world war, so I have always had empathy towards soldiers and their families, even when I think the war they have to fight is wrong. This story, though, gave me an ever deeper feeling for the Vietnam vets.

It is really and truly unbelievable that soldiers who fight for their country, who dedicate their lives to defending beliefs held by nations and who often pay the ultimate price with their lives, can be so wholeheartedly disregarded and disrespected.

This is a wonderful book which I read in almost one entire sitting. This made me laugh and made me cry and most importantly made me think.

Highly recommended. show less

I don't do many reviews anymore because of a lack of time. But I simply HAD to write about this book. It was absolutely wonderful.

The way in which the writer portrayed Kathy's progression into the realities of war was done so naturally, it was completely believable. Her characters were real and heart-felt. Pamela Rushton made the reality of the Vietnam war come alive. My heart and my eyes became accustomed to Kathy's reality along side of the character. Their was no telling of the story, it show more was as if I shared the story. Amazing.

I had a grandfather who fought in the second world war, so I have always had empathy towards soldiers and their families, even when I think the war they have to fight is wrong. This story, though, gave me an ever deeper feeling for the Vietnam vets.

It is really and truly unbelievable that soldiers who fight for their country, who dedicate their lives to defending beliefs held by nations and who often pay the ultimate price with their lives, can be so wholeheartedly disregarded and disrespected.

This is a wonderful book which I read in almost one entire sitting. This made me laugh and made me cry and most importantly made me think.

Highly recommended. show less

I found "Flora's War" quite interesting and it was obvious Rushby had done her homework before writing this book. I loved the Egyptian setting and I enjoyed how Flora grew from a shallow, spoilt teenager, to an independent and resourceful young woman. However, I never fully engaged with Flora, and I found the romance artificial. Also, the ending was too rushed and too tidy making the book unrealistic.