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13/04/2008 22:17

Random Acts of Heroic Love

I'm sure this book has probably already been discussed on the forum but it may have been before I joined.
Just finished reading it and wasn't sure that I really enjoyed it.
I thought that it should have been two seperate books as the two tales were really good in their own right. It felt as though he'd struggled to find a way to tie the two stories together and settled for the link that he came up with.

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13/04/2008 22:19

Re: Random Acts of Heroic Love

I've got this sitting on my shelf to read, not sure if it's quite my scene, but it came highly recommended. I'll be interested to see ow the stories fit togetherafter your comments juliejug.

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13/04/2008 22:19

Re: Random Acts of Heroic Love

i havent read this, the title puts me off, does anyone else find some titles are off putting ?

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13/04/2008 22:21

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I read this too and thought it was one of the best books I have read in a long time. I emailed Daniel Scheinman the author and he emailed me back. I was interested in how true the ending really was and he sent me a lovely email back which was great (I often email authors when I enjoy a book - some reply some dont). I did pass the book onto my sister and she wasnt sure about it either, so everyone to their own, but I just thought it was so gritty yet sensitive and touching, and I couldnt put it down.
Vicks
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14/04/2008 08:57

Re: Random Acts of Heroic Love

I just finished this a couple of weeks ago, and was also interested in how true to fact it is. It is based on his grandfather's true story. What did he say to you in the email? I'm dying to know if you feel like sharing it with us!

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14/04/2008 09:14

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I will PM you sparkly - I dont want to spoil it for anyone else who may want to read the book
V

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14/04/2008 09:34

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I read this book and enjoyed it immensely.I thought he created really believable characters and told two wonderful stories. Despite the tragic outcome it left me feeling very positive.

I would be interested in knowing what he said about the story also if you could pm me I would be grateful

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14/04/2008 10:54

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This is exactly how I felt juliejug - I had to finish it but was left feeling -oh is that it? It was a book we discussed at book group and most people felt like me although a couple really enjoyed it.
We felt that the title was apt as there were quite a few acts of heroic love throughout the book.

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16/04/2008 17:54

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I have just finished reading this book, not my usual choice, but I really enjoyed this book. I loved the end, I will not spoil it for others who have never read it. I would recommend it to others.

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01/05/2008 20:25

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Really good book. A bit different, having the two separate stories, but very enjoyable.

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01/05/2008 20:58

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Hi girls - in answer to some above posts I have managed to find the e-mail I received from the author and I hope it wont spoil it for anyone now if I post it here:-

> Hi Vicky
> Thank you for your kind words. Actually we know very few details of
> my grandfather, only what I say in the epilogue. We didn't know which
> camp he was in, which battle he was captured in, or which route he
> took. He died in 1938 only my uncle who was 13 remembered this story
> in its outline. There were no letters, no Kiraly, no specific
> episodes that we knew of. All of that I invented based on research of
> the period. All we know is that he escaped a Siberian POW camp (and
> there were many) and that he walked for 3 years and of course that
> the love of his life, Lotte,was waiting for him.
> Best
> Danny Scheinmann
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I thought this might interest everyone who has read the book
Vicks
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