Review of THe Eagle Scout Picture

[Jennifer Bells]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "THe Eagle Scout Picture" by Gary Kidney.]

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4 out of 5 stars

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The book 'The Eagle Scout Picture' by Gary Kidney starts from the farm where the narrator was renowned as Fred Brown. This book tells the story of the emerging war against Greece. This book also tells the rise and fall of Adolf Hitler by the side. Frederich Zellner is a military personnel member who would be working as a mole in Germany. His first test was to kill a Jewish baby, but his conscience could not allow him to do so. By not obeying the order, his action became suspicious because an SS member could quickly kill Jews. The boss, Stengler, could not believe in Zellner's authenticity. Some contradictions, disobedience, and outright deception made it hard for him to believe he was what he claimed to be. He set out to dig into his existence, from his childhood through his school days till he was enlisted. The reader then faces these questions: Will he discover the truth? Will he find the cover story? What will be the fate of Zellner? Will they kill him? Readers will find answers from the book.

The book is complex, with much information coming to the reader simultaneously. It was written in journaling form, with dates and titles for each date at the beginning or continuation of each story. The narration is descriptive as the author gives details about what is happening. The book has many suspicious moments as the characters are unsafe within themselves because some of them are acting as moles. I could not dislike the book, but there are many aspects of it that you can't understand in one read.

'The Eagle Scout Picture' tells a story about a war circumstance, but I did not find much action. It is like a historical notebook on leadership before and during the war, filled with notes and strategies. This observation did not affect my reading, but it only affected my expectations. I like the character development in the book. Every character was adequately introduced to the reader. The positive aspect of the book is the title, which encompasses the book's messages.

There are no negative aspects to the book. I do not dislike it. Though the flow became inconsistent in the middle part, it still connected to its message at the end. I will rate the book 4 out of 5 stars. The reason for my rating is stated in the third and fourth paragraphs. The editing is flawless. I recommend the book to lovers of historical war books. If you like books on intelligence, you will enjoy them.

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THe Eagle Scout Picture
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[Naimah Agboluaje]

Based on the review, 'The Eagle Scout Picture' seems like a compelling read for lovers of historical war books and those interested in intelligence stories. The book offers complex narratives and a descriptive writing style that keeps the readers engaged. The character development is well done, and the title captures the essence of the book's messages. Despite some inconsistency in the middle, the book still connects to its overall message. I would give it a rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Definitely worth checking out! Compelling drama, unfolded with intensity and depth.

[Joe Alex 2]

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From what I’ve gathered from the review, The Eagle Scout Picture seems to focus on complex moral dilemmas and the intricacies of espionage during wartime. The story of Frederich Zellner’s struggle to balance his mission and his conscience is intriguing. I appreciate that the book isn’t heavy on action, instead offering a more thoughtful narrative on leadership and deception. I haven’t read it myself, but given its historical context and the way it examines characters in such detail, I’d be curious to explore it further and see how it unfolds.