Review of Project: 211
Posted: 14 Jan 2023, 13:09
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Project: 211" by Sammy Maida.]
As the Nazis continue their deadly rampage across Europe, their brutal war machine is faced with serious challenges as the Allies land on the beaches of France to liberate the countries from the grip of Hitler. Under the guise of scientific exploration, the Germans are developing the use of nuclear weapons. The race for the most destructive bomb has begun. Alarming intelligence indicates that the Germans are not giving up and are developing weapons of mass destruction in a secret location. Major James Casey, a military pilot working with the French Resistance, must find out what the Germans are up to and stop them before it’s too late.
Project: 211 by Sammy Maida is plot-driven historical fiction that will pique the interest of all adult readers. I chose this book because I love this genre and am intrigued by stories that have historical components to them. This one certainly surpassed my expectations. The book has no shortage of historical icons that are woven into the story. Hans Kammler, the notorious SS engineer in charge of Nazi weapon programs, is a central character. Nuclear scientist Jacques Bergier also plays a central role in this tale. I enjoyed how the story unfolded to tell a part of history that is not known to many people, and this author makes history come alive with his well-rounded characters and engaging plot.
The best part of the book is the voice and the description of the setting. Author Sammy Maida captures well the large-scale turbulent atmosphere of the time period. “What if what we have been taught is the perverted version of the truth?” The author’s question presented in the beginning of the book rang through my head as the plot was revealed, and I could not help but feel the tension as the psychological aspects of war are described. How close did we actually come to losing this war? Could there be any truth to the conspiracy theories that circulate around the internet? The best part of the book is the end, where the subplots all come together and are resolved.
There was nothing I disliked about the book itself. There are quite a few errors in grammar, though. Because of this issue only, I give this book 4 out of 5 stars. Had there been fewer errors, I would not have hesitated to give it a perfect rating. On a minor note, the cover of the book does not do it justice. The idea behind the illustration is gripping, but the presentation looks a bit elementary and made me wonder if this was a book for younger readers. This is, of course, just personal preference and did not affect the rating.
I recommend Project: 211 to history enthusiasts. Those who enjoy reading stories about World War II will savor the historical details about the era. There is some violence, though, and moderate profanity throughout the book. The graphic scenes may be disturbing to younger viewers, but in a way, this made the book more realistic, as it shows the peril and brutality of war.
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Project: 211
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
As the Nazis continue their deadly rampage across Europe, their brutal war machine is faced with serious challenges as the Allies land on the beaches of France to liberate the countries from the grip of Hitler. Under the guise of scientific exploration, the Germans are developing the use of nuclear weapons. The race for the most destructive bomb has begun. Alarming intelligence indicates that the Germans are not giving up and are developing weapons of mass destruction in a secret location. Major James Casey, a military pilot working with the French Resistance, must find out what the Germans are up to and stop them before it’s too late.
Project: 211 by Sammy Maida is plot-driven historical fiction that will pique the interest of all adult readers. I chose this book because I love this genre and am intrigued by stories that have historical components to them. This one certainly surpassed my expectations. The book has no shortage of historical icons that are woven into the story. Hans Kammler, the notorious SS engineer in charge of Nazi weapon programs, is a central character. Nuclear scientist Jacques Bergier also plays a central role in this tale. I enjoyed how the story unfolded to tell a part of history that is not known to many people, and this author makes history come alive with his well-rounded characters and engaging plot.
The best part of the book is the voice and the description of the setting. Author Sammy Maida captures well the large-scale turbulent atmosphere of the time period. “What if what we have been taught is the perverted version of the truth?” The author’s question presented in the beginning of the book rang through my head as the plot was revealed, and I could not help but feel the tension as the psychological aspects of war are described. How close did we actually come to losing this war? Could there be any truth to the conspiracy theories that circulate around the internet? The best part of the book is the end, where the subplots all come together and are resolved.
There was nothing I disliked about the book itself. There are quite a few errors in grammar, though. Because of this issue only, I give this book 4 out of 5 stars. Had there been fewer errors, I would not have hesitated to give it a perfect rating. On a minor note, the cover of the book does not do it justice. The idea behind the illustration is gripping, but the presentation looks a bit elementary and made me wonder if this was a book for younger readers. This is, of course, just personal preference and did not affect the rating.
I recommend Project: 211 to history enthusiasts. Those who enjoy reading stories about World War II will savor the historical details about the era. There is some violence, though, and moderate profanity throughout the book. The graphic scenes may be disturbing to younger viewers, but in a way, this made the book more realistic, as it shows the peril and brutality of war.
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Project: 211
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
