Books to Borrow Roaring Spring Community Library Recommends

Wallace has made two wise choices. First off, he doesn’t begin with information about World War II and nuclear energy physics. Instead, he starts with Harry Truman and the enormous, unexpected responsibility Truman must take on in the wake of FDR’s passing. Of course, part of that duty is to decide whether or not to use the atomic bomb, which raises numerous moral, military, and geopolitical issues. Even the hazy future of our life on Earth is revealed in this research.

Wallace drew me into the story right away by outlining the seriousness of Truman’s predicament. Next, we have a countdown framework, which is often overused but is effective in this context. Wallace can maintain his chronology while describing a variety of characters in a variety of settings around the globe because of the countdown. Wallace uses a countdown frame to provide drama even when the fundamentals are well understood because the structure keeps the subject together so effectively.

The writing is straightforward and workmanlike, yet there are no soaring passages or memorable paragraphs. Wallace’s use of language does not provide drama; rather, the countdown structure and the emphasis on Truman do. The information I’ve learned about this event’s actual history has been incredibly fascinating. This was not a choice that had been made lightly, but it marked the end of an unjustifiably protracted war. I’m delighted I read it; I learned a lot, and since World War II has always piqued my curiosity, I’m eager to learn more from novels that provide behind-the-scenes perspectives.