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O último Trem De Hiroshima (2010)

by Charles R. Pellegrino(Favorite Author)

3.96 of 5 Votes: 1

languge

English

genre

History & Biography

publisher

Leya

review 1: Well written book focused not only on the events which unfolded in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, but also portrayed the survivors and the people who perished very articulately. What was impressive to me is the story of Dr. Nagai and Sedoku (I hope I got their names properly) who even after the living the incident still had positive energy and caring in their heart. Even after witnessing death within their own families, they continued to talk about peace and to treat others the same way you would expect to be treated. On a personal note, I hope that our planet never have to witness another 'pika don'.
review 2: I did not know about the controversy surrounding this book when I first started reading it. About a quarter of the way through the book, when Pellegrino discu... moresses the bombing mission(s) of the 509th, I grew suspicious because Pellegrino's version of events differs from what I had previously read about the dropping of the bombs. A quick google search revealed that the book had been withdrawn by its publisher because the author relied on a fraudulent source and possibly fabricated others. I had to decide if I should read on, knowing that the accuracy of the book was compromised. I chose to read on. Pellegrino is not a credible historian. He is, however, a good writer, and I chose to consider the book as historical fiction. The story is horrifying and tragic, and yet the reader feels compelled to keep reading. In this way it reminded me a little of Cormac McCarthy's 'The Road,' which is, perhaps, not so unusual a comparison since Hiroshima and Nagasaki resembled a post-apocalyptic world when the bombs were dropped. The story is one of haunting visual details, so I found myself imagining what it would be like if it were ever filmed. The book was optioned by James Cameron prior to the scandal, but will probably never be made now, and I think that's unfortunate. less

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