Review of Dread Tribunal of Last Resort
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Review of Dread Tribunal of Last Resort
[Following is a volunteer review of "Dread Tribunal of Last Resort" by Brian Kaufman.]
"I reasoned this out in my mind; there are one or two things I had a right to, Liberty or Death; if I could not have one, I would have the other." - Harriet Tubman.
The struggled to choose between everything you loved or the belief you have in your heart is the most dreadful thing that could happen to you. Dreadful Tribunal of Last Resort is a book by Brian Kaufman about choices, love, family, sacrifice, and the horror of war. The story starts when Decker Brown, returns to his hometown in Richmond, Virginia after 2 years of apprentice in his uncle's company in Boston. Decker returns with a clear vision of his happiness.
Building his illumination-fireworks company fulfilling his passion for chemistry and rocketry. Then marrying the love of his life. Paula Crane. As it is being said, they already dream about a happy family with four children and a happily married life ahead of them, but life is not so easy sometimes. The beginning of the war is creeping around the corner, and soon after The American Civil War began, Decker had to choose sides. Stay and fight for the loved one, but ignore their wrongdoing, or fight for Union and having no choice but to kill your countryman on war, also leave your love and family.
I like how Kaufman tailors his story from actual events in history and great fictional storytelling. How the sweet love story between Decker and Paula had to face reality and change them through the devastating pace of war. Not every choice is perfect, but that is what makes every character seem so real and relatable. This story gives us an insight into how ugly war could be; the effect on every aspect of society; how slavery and racism are creeping around every corner, and the lack of appreciation for women's contributions in history.
Like those quotes above, you can find them at every opening of new chapters. There are 30 chapters in total, and all of them begin with a quote from a big figure in Civil War history. For me, it was enjoyable to be able to learn something new. I found myself trying to find out more about these figures and their role. Although I enjoyed how detailed every conversation was between characters and the flow of the event. Sometimes, it becomes too detailed and drags too long, so I lose focus.
I will rate this book 4 out of 4 because I enjoy reading it and the book is well proofread. I would recommend this book to someone currently studying war history. This book may not be good for young readers below high school because it has too many profanity words and detailed violence.
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Dread Tribunal of Last Resort
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"I reasoned this out in my mind; there are one or two things I had a right to, Liberty or Death; if I could not have one, I would have the other." - Harriet Tubman.
The struggled to choose between everything you loved or the belief you have in your heart is the most dreadful thing that could happen to you. Dreadful Tribunal of Last Resort is a book by Brian Kaufman about choices, love, family, sacrifice, and the horror of war. The story starts when Decker Brown, returns to his hometown in Richmond, Virginia after 2 years of apprentice in his uncle's company in Boston. Decker returns with a clear vision of his happiness.
Building his illumination-fireworks company fulfilling his passion for chemistry and rocketry. Then marrying the love of his life. Paula Crane. As it is being said, they already dream about a happy family with four children and a happily married life ahead of them, but life is not so easy sometimes. The beginning of the war is creeping around the corner, and soon after The American Civil War began, Decker had to choose sides. Stay and fight for the loved one, but ignore their wrongdoing, or fight for Union and having no choice but to kill your countryman on war, also leave your love and family.
I like how Kaufman tailors his story from actual events in history and great fictional storytelling. How the sweet love story between Decker and Paula had to face reality and change them through the devastating pace of war. Not every choice is perfect, but that is what makes every character seem so real and relatable. This story gives us an insight into how ugly war could be; the effect on every aspect of society; how slavery and racism are creeping around every corner, and the lack of appreciation for women's contributions in history.
Like those quotes above, you can find them at every opening of new chapters. There are 30 chapters in total, and all of them begin with a quote from a big figure in Civil War history. For me, it was enjoyable to be able to learn something new. I found myself trying to find out more about these figures and their role. Although I enjoyed how detailed every conversation was between characters and the flow of the event. Sometimes, it becomes too detailed and drags too long, so I lose focus.
I will rate this book 4 out of 4 because I enjoy reading it and the book is well proofread. I would recommend this book to someone currently studying war history. This book may not be good for young readers below high school because it has too many profanity words and detailed violence.
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Dread Tribunal of Last Resort
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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