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For historical content, this book is strong, and it effectively forms a man-on-the-ground narrative from the battles of the Chosin Reservoir campaign of the Korean War. But considered purely on writing quality, it's only decent. For instance, the author has a strange and persistent love of comma-splicing clauses that are nowhere near full sentences. I can accept it as a stylistic quirk, but it makes for uneven reading.
First Hemingway I’ve read in a good long while. The stereotype is that he writes lots of short sentences, but I don’t think that’s true. He likes writes a lot of direct descriptive sentences, but also goes hog wild joining them together into the long run on that are expressive in the way poetry is: dense with imagery, occasionally wandering into philosophical speculation.
I was holding out hope that the ending would not be sad, but it was, and abruptly, viciously so.
The Drongo: Today, our guest on The Drongo is Eyal Herling.
Before we begin in earnest, I must mention that Eyal is Israeli, and that we conducted this interview before the recent conflict triggered by the Sheikh Jarrah ruling. Readers, whatever your opinions on Israel-Palestine affairs, please make certain that your comments are respectful toward Eyal.
Take it away, Eyal.
Eyal Herling: First of all, let me start with a great thank you for having me here, and for conducting this interview. It is a unique experience for me.
The Drongo: You're welcome, and thanks for being here. Can you tell us a little bit about yourself?