https://doingdeweydecimal.com/2014/02/27/monuments-men/ Just another WordPress site Sat, 29 Mar 2014 01:28:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.8.1 https://doingdeweydecimal.com/2014/02/27/monuments-men/#comment-11142 Sat, 01 Mar 2014 23:14:37 +0000 https://doingdeweydecimal.com/?p=5518#comment-11142 Wonderful! I really think anyone who likes narrative non-fiction is likely to enjoy this one. And it is inspiring! When they were talking about people dying, it did make me question the value of spending lives to protect art, but I still find it impressive that these men volunteered to put their own lives on the line.

]]> https://doingdeweydecimal.com/2014/02/27/monuments-men/#comment-11099 Fri, 28 Feb 2014 10:50:56 +0000 https://doingdeweydecimal.com/?p=5518#comment-11099 And sold. Actually, because of the movie I already wanted to read this, but you have just confirmed that I will love this book. For some reason I find what they did to be quite inspirational even though they weren’t actually saving any human lives.

]]> https://doingdeweydecimal.com/2014/02/27/monuments-men/#comment-11087 Fri, 28 Feb 2014 01:55:29 +0000 https://doingdeweydecimal.com/?p=5518#comment-11087 I actually went and saw the movie in theaters because I was so excited about it. I didn’t end up loving it as much as the book, but it was pretty good. I think I’m going to go write my review now

]]> https://doingdeweydecimal.com/2014/02/27/monuments-men/#comment-11086 Fri, 28 Feb 2014 01:54:11 +0000 https://doingdeweydecimal.com/?p=5518#comment-11086 I actually liked the movie too, although my boyfriend hadn’t read the book and found the movie a bit slow. I have at least one friend who hadn’t read the book and enjoyed it anyway though so it probably just depends on the person. Either way, i definitely wouldn’t write the book off because of the movie. Although there is less action in the book than in the film, I think the book was better at being a book than the movie was at being a movie, if that makes sense

]]> https://doingdeweydecimal.com/2014/02/27/monuments-men/#comment-11085 Fri, 28 Feb 2014 01:51:17 +0000 https://doingdeweydecimal.com/?p=5518#comment-11085 There are definitely worse things! I thought it was very well done so if you think you could enjoy it, I’d suggest taking advantage of having a copy

]]> https://doingdeweydecimal.com/2014/02/27/monuments-men/#comment-11084 Fri, 28 Feb 2014 01:50:04 +0000 https://doingdeweydecimal.com/?p=5518#comment-11084 Oh no! Not the movie first! Actually, if you’re not planning on reading the book any time soon and would enjoy seeing the movie, I think that makes sense I enjoyed the movie so I would recommend it.

]]> https://doingdeweydecimal.com/2014/02/27/monuments-men/#comment-11080 Fri, 28 Feb 2014 00:38:18 +0000 https://doingdeweydecimal.com/?p=5518#comment-11080 Sounds great, are you planning on seeing the movie as well?

]]> https://doingdeweydecimal.com/2014/02/27/monuments-men/#comment-11074 Thu, 27 Feb 2014 19:59:15 +0000 https://doingdeweydecimal.com/?p=5518#comment-11074 I had all but lost interest in reading this after hearing how not great the movie is. Which ridiculous, judging a book by its movie. I love both WWII and art history so this should probably go back on my list!

]]> https://doingdeweydecimal.com/2014/02/27/monuments-men/#comment-11070 Thu, 27 Feb 2014 15:38:25 +0000 https://doingdeweydecimal.com/?p=5518#comment-11070 I might check this one out, but I’ve been inundated with nonfiction so might (unfortunately and GASP) just see the film.

]]> https://doingdeweydecimal.com/2014/02/27/monuments-men/#comment-11068 Thu, 27 Feb 2014 15:01:52 +0000 https://doingdeweydecimal.com/?p=5518#comment-11068 Great review! I bought this book for someone, but they weren’t really interested in reading, so I guess I’ll keep it for myself.

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