Overall rating and opinion of "The Warramunga's War" by Greg Kater

[Samantha Simoneau]

I love historical fiction. Although I've only sampled this book, it was so engaging and well written, and the main character was so interesting, I'm eager to read the whole book (especially after browsing through the comments!).

[Samantha Simoneau]

As a true and ardent fan of historical fiction, this book is one of the best out there. My rating is 4 out of 4 stars. I heartily recommend it to others. What I loved most was character development. There is nothing I did not like in this book. It is worth being read by everyone.

Wow. I was already excited about reading this book based on the sample, but your glowing feedback has me totally sold.

[Rangerkay]

I did not pick up this book because the topic is warfare. After being in Haiti shortly after the 2010 earthquake, I've found that several topics tend to give me anxiety and warfare is one of them. Although, I am a fan of historical fiction and seeing the reviews that it is broken up with comedic strategies makes me feel that I can branch out and start this book. I can always set it aside if I can't emotionally finish it.

I think the most important thing for me will be if the characters are well developed and how deeply it delves into the war itself. Can anyone give me a little more information?

[Townsend2316]

I haven't finished it yet but so far this book has been wonderful. I love the history and the character Jacko with his quirks and the humorous bits really are funny. My favorite part so far is the scene where Jacko rescues Jamie in the very beginning of the book because it shows how smart and creative Jacko is with a little dry humor mixed in.
I've been making excuses to sit down and read it for the last several days. Not very many books lately have had me completely enthralled but this one does.

[ShailaSheshadri]

I read the sample of The Warramunga's War by Greg Kater. It was quite interesting, particularly for a person like me who likes to read historical fiction. I have plans to read it fully in my leisure time. I am sure it deserves a decent rating.

[Anon_Reviewer]

I've always enjoyed war movies but this is the first time that I actually read a book about it so I wasn't sure how it would translate. Going in to the story I knew it wasn't about the exchanging of bullets in a battlefield, but rather about the other strategies involved to win a war. That, I think, is what I like most about the book. It kept me interested and invested in the plot and the characters therefore I gave it 4 out of 4. I also like that I was introduced to a culture that I haven't heard before, and that it emphasized their skills. I would definitely recommend it to others who like war/ historical fiction stories.

I also liked the inclusion of the Warramungas. It was my first time reading about Aboriginal people in fiction. I wonder if their tracking and shooting skills are as good as they are portrayed in the book, or even better!

[Anon_Reviewer]

I did not pick up this book because the topic is warfare. After being in Haiti shortly after the 2010 earthquake, I've found that several topics tend to give me anxiety and warfare is one of them. Although, I am a fan of historical fiction and seeing the reviews that it is broken up with comedic strategies makes me feel that I can branch out and start this book. I can always set it aside if I can't emotionally finish it.

I think the most important thing for me will be if the characters are well developed and how deeply it delves into the war itself. Can anyone give me a little more information?

I love how you have a Koala bear as your dp, especially since this book is, in part, set in Australia.

More than just humor, the relationships the characters have with one another is what made this book enjoyable for me. Friendships, family, and community are strong themes in many ways. So, if you enjoy genuine relations between characters, you'll enjoy this aspect of the book.

Most of the main characters, like Jamie, Jacko, Sarah etc. are well developed. However, the supporting characters are just that. There is very little information given about their pasts and they exit the story once they've done their bit. These include the spies we meet in Egypt, as well as characters that help Jamie and Jacko with their mission in Australia. However, in my opinion, some characters only take up space and the book would still make sense without them. But, there's only a handful of them, so it's all good.

The book does not delve into the war physically. By that I mean you won't see the characters on the battlefield for the majority of the book. Kater concentrated more on what happens 'behind the scenes' during war.
I hope this gives you a little more information to help you make your decision.

[Anon_Reviewer]

Well, I love historical fiction, but something about this book just doesn’t grab my attention. Perhaps the cover....

The cover also put me off initially. It was only after reading the blurb that I decided to take a chance with the book. I am sure glad I did.

[cvetelina_yovcheva87]

Unfortunately, I have not read the novel yet, but I have read many comments on it and it seems like worth reading.

[becsimpson]

This book was just well rounded all the way through. It had a little bit of something for everyone, regardless of what you liked - historical fiction, war novels, drama, and some comedy too. I liked how it was very character centric as well, and had plenty of development, and twists and turns as the story went on.

[Swat3737]

Though I’m generally not a huge fan of war novels, I really enjoyed this one! I think because the humor was a nice offset to the action, it made it more accessible to a wider audience. I also truly cared about the characters because the author did a fantastic job developing them. All in all, a great enjoyable read and I look forward to more from the author.

[Rangerkay]

I did not pick up this book because the topic is warfare. After being in Haiti shortly after the 2010 earthquake, I've found that several topics tend to give me anxiety and warfare is one of them. Although, I am a fan of historical fiction and seeing the reviews that it is broken up with comedic strategies makes me feel that I can branch out and start this book. I can always set it aside if I can't emotionally finish it.

I think the most important thing for me will be if the characters are well developed and how deeply it delves into the war itself. Can anyone give me a little more information?

I love how you have a Koala bear as your dp, especially since this book is, in part, set in Australia.

More than just humor, the relationships the characters have with one another is what made this book enjoyable for me. Friendships, family, and community are strong themes in many ways. So, if you enjoy genuine relations between characters, you'll enjoy this aspect of the book.

Most of the main characters, like Jamie, Jacko, Sarah etc. are well developed. However, the supporting characters are just that. There is very little information given about their pasts and they exit the story once they've done their bit. These include the spies we meet in Egypt, as well as characters that help Jamie and Jacko with their mission in Australia. However, in my opinion, some characters only take up space and the book would still make sense without them. But, there's only a handful of them, so it's all good.

The book does not delve into the war physically. By that I mean you won't see the characters on the battlefield for the majority of the book. Kater concentrated more on what happens 'behind the scenes' during war.
I hope this gives you a little more information to help you make your decision.

Thank you! That actually makes my decision for me. I think I can pick up this book easily if I'm seeing the characters on the battlefield itself.

Also, I chose the koala because I'm more than KOALA-fied to give reviews. HAHAHAHAH. And apparently my sense of humor is wacky.

[Susmita Biswas]

The Warramunga's War, written by Greg Kater. This is a unique story. It has patriotism, spies, action and a lot more. I think it should be rated 4 out of 4 stars.

[Chigozie Anuli Mbadugha]

I like to escape to other periods so I enjoy historical fiction. The fact that the book discusses war and was still a bit humorous is a major plus. It comes highly rated and highly recommended. I like the fact there is some romance in it as well. That makes it very appealing to readers of several genres. Recommended for adults because of the serious themes it explores.

[Anon_Reviewer]

I did not pick up this book because the topic is warfare. After being in Haiti shortly after the 2010 earthquake, I've found that several topics tend to give me anxiety and warfare is one of them. Although, I am a fan of historical fiction and seeing the reviews that it is broken up with comedic strategies makes me feel that I can branch out and start this book. I can always set it aside if I can't emotionally finish it.

I think the most important thing for me will be if the characters are well developed and how deeply it delves into the war itself. Can anyone give me a little more information?

I love how you have a Koala bear as your dp, especially since this book is, in part, set in Australia.

More than just humor, the relationships the characters have with one another is what made this book enjoyable for me. Friendships, family, and community are strong themes in many ways. So, if you enjoy genuine relations between characters, you'll enjoy this aspect of the book.

Most of the main characters, like Jamie, Jacko, Sarah etc. are well developed. However, the supporting characters are just that. There is very little information given about their pasts and they exit the story once they've done their bit. These include the spies we meet in Egypt, as well as characters that help Jamie and Jacko with their mission in Australia. However, in my opinion, some characters only take up space and the book would still make sense without them. But, there's only a handful of them, so it's all good.

The book does not delve into the war physically. By that I mean you won't see the characters on the battlefield for the majority of the book. Kater concentrated more on what happens 'behind the scenes' during war.
I hope this gives you a little more information to help you make your decision.

Thank you! That actually makes my decision for me. I think I can pick up this book easily if I'm seeing the characters on the battlefield itself.

Also, I chose the koala because I'm more than KOALA-fied to give reviews. HAHAHAHAH. And apparently my sense of humor is wacky.

KOALA-fied LOL! I absolutely love you. Your sense of humor is wicked.

Hahaha, I'm glad I could be of help.