Review by Analyze -- Conflict on the Yangtze by Greg Kater

[Analyze]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Conflict on the Yangtze" by Greg Kater.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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‘’Conflict on the Yangtze’’, written by Greg Kater, is the fourth book in the series ‘’Warramunga’s War’’, a collection of novels blending elements of history with alluring story telling. The plot is set in post-war China.
After the second world war, tensions broke out between various communities in China – the Kuomintang government, the Communists, Warlords, and other gangs, to assert their dominance over one another. In the backlines, Opium trade persists, and the drug is being shipped to the US, Australia, and other parts of the world by a select few who are working for the Government of China. The Americans, Australians, and the British try and fight against the widespread influence of opium.

The main characters of the mentioned Australians - Jamie, Jacko, and Sarah - have been brilliantly sketched by the Author. They form a skilled team that does not hesitate in the face of danger, even when faced with death. They have been given the mission of busting the opium smuggle operations. The drug traffickers are merciless and have a significant advantage over them – they have the support of the government.

Consignments of the US army had been stationed all over China, trying to bring about peace after the Japanese had left China.

The story moved at a slow pace at the beginning. The scenes were often dragged out and dwelled on exhaustive world-building. However, very soon, it began picking up the tempo and I found that I could not put the book down. The aura of suspense has been woven with commendable skill and thought. The dialogue was penned with eloquence. I adore the rich scenes sketched out by the author. I felt immersed in the journey and could easily imagine the surroundings. On the whole, this novel has dashes of history, adventure, and impressive plot driving factors that make it a fun and thought-provoking read. The politics and power dynamics depicted in the story leave much to ponder upon, and bear resemblance to contemporary politics around the world.

In conclusion, this is a good historical read with minimum flaws. The plot and characters are remarkable, and worth reading about. If you love history and teamed adventures, then this book is certainly for you. I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars.

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Conflict on the Yangtze
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