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26 total reviews
Comment from Ulla
Hi Jim, this is again a very well written chapter. So Brucher's eyes are set on a better life. That is yet to be seen. But he's a cunning fellow. At the moment I'm sitting firmly on the fence when it comes to him
He does have the foresight to see that the war has been lost to the allies. His superior obviously doesn't like to hear that. Great story and writing. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 02-May-2021
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Hi Jim, this is again a very well written chapter. So Brucher's eyes are set on a better life. That is yet to be seen. But he's a cunning fellow. At the moment I'm sitting firmly on the fence when it comes to him
He does have the foresight to see that the war has been lost to the allies. His superior obviously doesn't like to hear that. Great story and writing. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 02-May-2021
reply by the author on 02-May-2021
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Thank you so much for this encouraging review. Yes, Brucker will become increasingly important as time goes on. Well spotted.
Comment from Pam (respa)
-A very good image and chapter.
-I found Brucker a very interesting person.
-He had a good head on his shoulders,
considering the position they were in.
-The Oberleutnant, on the other hand,
was sticking to the old regime, even
though he was unable to be moved
and take care of himself.
-So Brucker more or less was in control,
especially when he was ready to defend
himself when faced with the opposing pistol.
-The last section with the papers Brucker had
were also interesting, and I wouldn't be
surprised if they came into play later on,
and be to his advantage.
-It should prove interesting.
reply by the author on 02-May-2021
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-A very good image and chapter.
-I found Brucker a very interesting person.
-He had a good head on his shoulders,
considering the position they were in.
-The Oberleutnant, on the other hand,
was sticking to the old regime, even
though he was unable to be moved
and take care of himself.
-So Brucker more or less was in control,
especially when he was ready to defend
himself when faced with the opposing pistol.
-The last section with the papers Brucker had
were also interesting, and I wouldn't be
surprised if they came into play later on,
and be to his advantage.
-It should prove interesting.
Comment Written 01-May-2021
reply by the author on 02-May-2021
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Thank you for this splendid appreciation of the situation these two find themselves in. Just how accurate it might be you will find out soon, but not quite yet.
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You are very welcome, and I will wait to see how accurate I was!
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Sorry about the wait;))
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That's okay:):)
Comment from Pearl Edwards
Great chapter Jim, it held my interest all the way through, and a good little twist with the knowledge in Bruckers secret papers. Well written, well told, cheers valda
reply by the author on 01-May-2021
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Great chapter Jim, it held my interest all the way through, and a good little twist with the knowledge in Bruckers secret papers. Well written, well told, cheers valda
Comment Written 01-May-2021
reply by the author on 01-May-2021
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Many thanks for this encouraging six star review. There is omething yet to be revealed inthe contents of those papers.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
I am happy you're teaching poetry. Thank you for sharing another addition of this story to us.
Now for die verdammten Papiere! he thought, trying to remember exactly where it was that his Oberleutnant had lain (thought should be in italics and go straight to I tried to remember...)
reply by the author on 01-May-2021
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I am happy you're teaching poetry. Thank you for sharing another addition of this story to us.
Now for die verdammten Papiere! he thought, trying to remember exactly where it was that his Oberleutnant had lain (thought should be in italics and go straight to I tried to remember...)
Comment Written 01-May-2021
reply by the author on 01-May-2021
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Thank you for this kind review.it is much appreciated.
Comment from padumachitta
hello
wellm, the stars can write my review, eh.
Ah, but we all bleed and our younf go to war...and in the end, must heal and figure out who they are...
it will be interessting to figure out the parents ...
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2021
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hello
wellm, the stars can write my review, eh.
Ah, but we all bleed and our younf go to war...and in the end, must heal and figure out who they are...
it will be interessting to figure out the parents ...
Comment Written 30-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2021
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Yes indeed, much of the story lying head rests on the question of parentage. Many thanks for this six-star review
Comment from tfawcus
I thought this a remarkably good chapter, Jim. You have given an excellent description of the Germans' predicament and their reaction to it. I imagine escape and evasion exercises in the past may have stood you in good stead. The result is most realistic.
My only suggestion would be to put the German snippets such as die verdammten Papiere and Alles ist verloren! in italics.
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2021
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I thought this a remarkably good chapter, Jim. You have given an excellent description of the Germans' predicament and their reaction to it. I imagine escape and evasion exercises in the past may have stood you in good stead. The result is most realistic.
My only suggestion would be to put the German snippets such as die verdammten Papiere and Alles ist verloren! in italics.
Comment Written 29-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 30-Apr-2021
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I thought i had just replied to this!
Many thanks for this six star review. I may well go to italics for the German bits despite reading somewhere that this was no longer the fashion. Have you come across that one?
Comment from roof35
How awful the war was and how brain-washed the Nazis were. The pilot would be honored to die for Hitler. The other soldier, despite his service, would be executed if certain facts were known. You draw the read in completely.
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2021
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How awful the war was and how brain-washed the Nazis were. The pilot would be honored to die for Hitler. The other soldier, despite his service, would be executed if certain facts were known. You draw the read in completely.
Comment Written 29-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2021
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Very many thanks for this supportive, six-star review. It is greatly appreciated.
Comment from Mabaker12
Hi Jim. Of course not having read every other chapter in this story I'm at a bit of a loss, but not too much so. Anything written by yourself is educational and I read to learn. I can see quite easily why you are number one, your attention to detail. Strangely as a reader I lean heavily in the other direction, anything to do with the persecution in the death camps. Oh, I am not morbid. I wonder two things. How one group of human beings can hate another with such single-minded dedication. And two how the other group can outlive and survive such hatred. Sincerely Anne.
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2021
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Hi Jim. Of course not having read every other chapter in this story I'm at a bit of a loss, but not too much so. Anything written by yourself is educational and I read to learn. I can see quite easily why you are number one, your attention to detail. Strangely as a reader I lean heavily in the other direction, anything to do with the persecution in the death camps. Oh, I am not morbid. I wonder two things. How one group of human beings can hate another with such single-minded dedication. And two how the other group can outlive and survive such hatred. Sincerely Anne.
Comment Written 29-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2021
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Very many thanks for this interesting six-star review. Both the stars and your comments were greatly appreciated.
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You're welcome.
Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)
I was pleased to have a hint of what the personal papers that BrĂ¼cker was carrying dealt with. This will give me food for thought until Sunday, when hopefully all will be revealed.
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2021
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I was pleased to have a hint of what the personal papers that BrĂ¼cker was carrying dealt with. This will give me food for thought until Sunday, when hopefully all will be revealed.
Comment Written 29-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2021
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Sunday might be a little early for revelations as we have to know to whom any revelations will be made apparent first. Mzny thanks for reading and reviewing this chapter.
Comment from nomi338
Aha. When I read the name Liebermann, my first thought was, could this be a Jewish name with an alternative spelling for the purpose of disguising its true nature or source? Might I just say, this is an interesting development that could result in many different scenarios as an aftermath.
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2021
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Aha. When I read the name Liebermann, my first thought was, could this be a Jewish name with an alternative spelling for the purpose of disguising its true nature or source? Might I just say, this is an interesting development that could result in many different scenarios as an aftermath.
Comment Written 28-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2021
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Thank you so much for your continued interest andd intelligent deductions. I doubt you will be disappointed when, eventually, all is revealed.