The Final Hour

I have just finished reading ‘The Final Hour’ by Andrew Klavan. ‘The Final Hour’ is the 4th and last book in The Homelanders series. Teenager Charlie West is in prison and has no memory of what happened in the past year but then he starts remembering. He knows that the terrorist cell (the Homelanders) is planning to do something on New Year's Eve and starts plotting to get out of prison and goes through a lot to try to stop them.

I am amazed at how Klavan wove this complicated plot throughout his series. I appreciated how the story evolved and all of the loose ends were tied. Charlie is a hero, truly, and his decision making process would be a great example for young adults.

I really enjoyed this book, and I’m glad I was able to read all of the books in this series. I found myself unable to put the book down. Although I’m disappointed this series is over, I look forward to reading future books by Andrew Klavan.

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WASHINGTON: A Legacy of Leadership

I must confess that I am not an avid biography reader. I chose Washington: A Legacy of Leadership by Paul Vickery and Stephen Mansfield mostly because I felt that although I know quite a bit about Washington - the statesman, I know very little about the Washington – the man.

Throughout the book, Vickery has provided many lesser-known facts about Washington’s life and has based much of the book on original sources such as Washington’s own letters. The author views Washington mostly in a positive light but does not shy away from pointing out the various mistakes Washington made throughout his career.

Another aspect that makes this book very interesting is the presence of a large number of pictures and illustrations depicting various events from Washington’s life and America’s history.

If you are a history buff or a biography lover, you will no doubt love this book, but if not, be prepared for a long and, at times, laborious, read.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze® book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”