Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Pearl Harbor • 1940s
2007
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Pearl Harbor, by Newt Gingrich and William R. Forstchen, is a historical novel exploring the events leading to the 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. It focuses on the perspectives and experiences of individuals on both sides, highlighting the strategic and personal decisions that shaped this pivotal moment in history.
Suspenseful
Adventurous
Informative
Emotional
Dark
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Pearl Harbor by Newt Gingrich and William R. Forstchen is generally praised for its meticulous historical research and engaging narrative style. Critics appreciate the authors’ ability to blend fact with fiction, creating suspenseful and vivid storytelling. However, some note the dialogue feels forced, and character development lacks depth.
Who Should Read Pearl Harbor?
Readers who enjoy Pearl Harbor by Newt Gingrich and William R. Forstchen are likely enthusiasts of historical military fiction with a focus on alternate history. Fans of works like The Man in the High Castle by Philip K. Dick or 11/22/63 by Stephen King might also appreciate this book's exploration of pivotal historical events reimagined.
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Novel • Fiction
Pearl Harbor • 1940s
2007
Adult
18+ years
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