ePub Great Escape by Kati Marton in History

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Focus is on Nine Hungarian JewsBy JonDSThis is a well-written work. It gives a lot of detail that gets left out of history books dealing with "the big picture". I'm glad to have bought the book.How she shifts between the nine primary subjects as she moves along a time line is impressive writing. Keeping the shifts easy to handle and keeping the reader moving along is not a feat that many authors can manage so well!It is important to note that "The Great Escape" is about nine Hungarian Jews who fled for their lives. That the focus is on Hungarian Jews is fine. Does the word "Hungarian" belong between "Nine" and "Jews" in the book's subtitle? Until starting the book; I was under the impression that the book was about nine Jews from several European countries. While the Hungarian focus is quite OK; I did find myself having to switch thinking upon realizing that the book includes interesting details about Hungarian history. I wonder if the subtitle's wording was an editorial rather than author decision.Ultimately a word in or out of the title is no big deal; Kati Marton is an excellent author - I'll keep an eye out for her other books when browsing stores and libraries.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great Men; Great Events; and the Great WarBy MerylExcellent historical description of the contributions of a group of brilliant and creative individuals whose impact on the world of physics; photography; cinematography; war correspondence; and literature from the period of Pre-WWII to the Cold War was enormous. A part of history that should not be forgotten.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Fascinating book about genius Hungarian emigres in the 20th CBy Victor BloomfieldIf you're interested in physics; photography; movies; or literature; this book looks at 9 of the most important practitioners of the past century:Physics: von Neumann; Szilard; Teller; WignerPhotography: Kertesz; CapaMovies: Korda; CurtizLiterature: KoestlerAll grew up and were educated in Budapest while it was co-capitol of the Austro-Hungarian Empire; all were Jewish (though mainly non-observant); all escaped to the West and played important roles in combatting the Nazis; and all were geniuses. The book is a lively read; and is well worth reading.