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Review of Ride the Winds of Whatever
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Ride the Winds of Whatever" by Michael John Cruit.]
It is 1941, and Hitler has just had massive success in his race for dominance in Europe. But the thirst still needs to be quenched; he has a bigger goal of world dominance, which could start with an attack and capture of Russia. He is determined to do it and rallies his troops in preparation. Russia's Joseph Stalin, on the other hand, doesn't get the urgency of this imminent attack. He seems to be in the dark about how soon it may come. Donovan, the new head of intelligence in the U.S., therefore, decides to get this message to him in a low-key manner.
He picks Marc Fletcher, a global hobo, and Christina Orlov, a pianist with relations to Stalin, to deliver this message. This book, Ride the Winds of Whatever by Michael John Cruit, narrates in great detail the escapades and experiences of these two. Of course, because of the war and politics at the time, there was heightened surveillance throughout their routes. They have to camouflage, lie, fight, and survive in the bid to get the message delivered. Find out how they faired and whether they successfully delivered the message by picking and reading this incredible book.
This book was an absolute page-turner. Cruit excellently covered the atmosphere around the war and painted clear wartime pictures. The setting was excellent, and the descriptions were quite vivid. This element of the book got me wholly immersed in the book. The author also did excellently with character and plot developments. Both Christina and Marc had excellent backstories, which were narrated at the right pace. Christina's naivety complimented nicely with Marc's spy and adventure experience. Marc's calm aura and reluctance for confrontation also aligned with Christina's fighting skills.
I also loved that the author initiated and maintained the romantic tension between the two so well and consistently. While you could predict that something was bound to happen between Marc and Christina, it wasn't hurried. The author built enough tension and kept the readers' attention throughout the writing. The language used in the book is simple and easy to comprehend. This simplicity, combined with the perfect length, made for a great reading experience. I noticed no shortcomings in this book that I can report.
Consequently, I am so glad to award the book a perfect rating of five out of five stars. It is excellently written and professionally edited. I only noticed a few minor errors in it. If you are looking for a thrilling blend of historical fiction, spy work, and romance, this book is perfect for you. I, however, should warn about the strong language and sexual content that make it suitable for mature audiences only.
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It is 1941, and Hitler has just had massive success in his race for dominance in Europe. But the thirst still needs to be quenched; he has a bigger goal of world dominance, which could start with an attack and capture of Russia. He is determined to do it and rallies his troops in preparation. Russia's Joseph Stalin, on the other hand, doesn't get the urgency of this imminent attack. He seems to be in the dark about how soon it may come. Donovan, the new head of intelligence in the U.S., therefore, decides to get this message to him in a low-key manner.
He picks Marc Fletcher, a global hobo, and Christina Orlov, a pianist with relations to Stalin, to deliver this message. This book, Ride the Winds of Whatever by Michael John Cruit, narrates in great detail the escapades and experiences of these two. Of course, because of the war and politics at the time, there was heightened surveillance throughout their routes. They have to camouflage, lie, fight, and survive in the bid to get the message delivered. Find out how they faired and whether they successfully delivered the message by picking and reading this incredible book.
This book was an absolute page-turner. Cruit excellently covered the atmosphere around the war and painted clear wartime pictures. The setting was excellent, and the descriptions were quite vivid. This element of the book got me wholly immersed in the book. The author also did excellently with character and plot developments. Both Christina and Marc had excellent backstories, which were narrated at the right pace. Christina's naivety complimented nicely with Marc's spy and adventure experience. Marc's calm aura and reluctance for confrontation also aligned with Christina's fighting skills.
I also loved that the author initiated and maintained the romantic tension between the two so well and consistently. While you could predict that something was bound to happen between Marc and Christina, it wasn't hurried. The author built enough tension and kept the readers' attention throughout the writing. The language used in the book is simple and easy to comprehend. This simplicity, combined with the perfect length, made for a great reading experience. I noticed no shortcomings in this book that I can report.
Consequently, I am so glad to award the book a perfect rating of five out of five stars. It is excellently written and professionally edited. I only noticed a few minor errors in it. If you are looking for a thrilling blend of historical fiction, spy work, and romance, this book is perfect for you. I, however, should warn about the strong language and sexual content that make it suitable for mature audiences only.
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