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Vietnam Reunion Michael Konshak 2020 ISBN 979-8-645-89612-6
Michael Konshak ’ s first novel , Vietnam Reunion , is said to be a work of fiction however , certain aspects relate to the world of adventure riding or motorcycle travelling .
Michael has crafted a unique work that includes his travels with canine companion , Deacon Telerover , who travels on the tank of the author ’ s KTM . Vietnam
Reunion promises to be about the Adventures With Deacon however , at times falls short of the promise . What it does do is provide a narrative that sees Nick Kilmer reunite with Sam Jackson , he too a veteran of the Vietnam conflict . The pair are then thrust into a cat and mouse chase that leads to greater reunions for all .
Although a work of fiction , Vietnam Reunion , gives a glimpse into many aspects of American life ; attitudes towards others , respect of war veterans , and that that many of us outside of the States struggle with , gun culture .
Vietnam Reunion is an interesting read , perhaps in the style of ‘ old school ’ serial paperbacks , that keeps the reader turning the page , especially considering that there ’ s a considerable level of fact within the pages . In many ways the main theme could be read as being confused , the areas of reunions could be explored more and certainly provide a unique narrative that should be explored more .
Vietnam Reunion , is a novel that is worth a read yet will leave you wanting more answers than when you first picked up the book , and let ’ s hope that there ’ s more Adventures With Deacon …
An Indian Affair Simon Gandolfi 2016 ISBN 978-1-910-05081-1
Simon Gandolfi did it again with An Indian Love Affair ; it ’ s a book filled with tales of travel all whilst putting up with inevitability of being old . Simon ’ s in his 70s .
An Indian Love Affair is a fascinating look at the India of now through the eyes of an old man whilst comparing it to the India of 40 years ago while Simon was a much younger man . It ’ s an interesting contrast ; yes , India has changed and yet , so has the man . He sees things very differently and perhaps not always in a positive light .
Throughout An Indian Love
Affair there ’ s references to a former lover , leading the reader to question what Mrs Gandolfi thinks of the whole thing . It ’ s honest , yet light-hearted and fun . It demonstrates that travelling with a love can often open your eyes to a different way of seeing things . An Indian Love Affair is an interesting read that will take you to places on the sub-continent that perhaps you wouldn ’ t consider , it ’ s through the eyes of a ‘ grumpy old man ’, a tiny motorcycle , and a love affair ; An Indian Love Affair .
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