Leon Uris

[mikey4444]

I have just started to read "Exodus" for only the second time, and am enjoying it no end !

The first time was on a Greek Island beach, in 1971 ( I think ). It was also the first time I had read anything much about the Holocaust. I have "Mila 18" on request at the Library as well.

[jno]

fun fact: Catch-22 was originally going to be called Catch-18 but they didn't want it to be confused with Uris's book.

[mikey4444]

jno....never knew that !

[Tilly2]

Catch 22 is much catchier.

[Hazi-Hammenuhoth]

How can a book about the holocaust be "enjoyed no end" ?

[Tilly2]

Mikey, when you have finished it, read 'Birdsong'.

[Jennykenny]

I loved all of his books, but haven't read any for ages.
After Exodus, I think my favourite was QBVII. Courtroom drama. Excellent.
Actually, glad you reminded me of it. Will try and track it down now to read again

[Jennykenny]

'Enjoyed no end' because it is absolutely enthralling. You are caught up in everyone's story, racing ahead, reading faster and faster and yet never wanting it to end.

[mikey4444]

"Birdsong" is on my list !

[mikey4444]

I am about half way through "Exodus" and I had forgotten what a stonking good read it is, and what complete bar stewards the ruddy Nazis were.

I shall be working my way through the Uris cannon, this Autumn, and I am looking forward to it !