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Robin Phillips reviewed The Invite by Si Clarke (Mars Colony, #0)

Before they were tasked with planning the first permanent colony on Mars, Gurdeep and Georgie …

Good, but I wanted more of Georgie and Gurdeep

4 stars

Another good short story from Si Clarke (@clacksee@wandering.shop). I'm glad she's returned to the Mars Colony series, and I'd love to see a full-length book three. But then, I also want another full-length Vigilaunte Justice book, so maybe I'm just greedy 😎

It's a lovely, cosy short, told from Gurdeep's perspective. My only criticism is that it's very short and I wanted it to last longer.

Another good short story from Si Clarke (@clacksee@wandering.shop). I'm glad she's returned to the Mars Colony series, and I'd love to see a full-length book three. But then, I also want another full-length Vigilaunte Justice book, so maybe I'm just greedy 😎

It's a lovely, cosy short, told from Gurdeep's perspective. My only criticism is that it's very short and I wanted it to last longer.

Robin Phillips started reading The Invite by Si Clarke (Mars Colony, #0)

The Invite by Si Clarke (Mars Colony, #0)

Before they were tasked with planning the first permanent colony on Mars, Gurdeep and Georgie were just an ordinary couple.

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Robin Phillips finished reading The Nuremberg Trial by Ann Tusa

Ann Tusa, John Tusa: The Nuremberg Trial (1984, Atheneum)

No rating

Fascinating account of the trial. Unfortunately I thought the audiobook narrator wasn't very good.

Robin Phillips reviewed True Worth by Vanessa Ugatti

Vanessa Ugatti: True Worth (HyperSuasion)

Vanessa Ugatti dramatically shifts the thinking for accountants, lawyers and consultants taking them from their …

Short, but useful

4 stars

Some of the reviews say that the information is very basic. That may be true, but a lot of it was new to me, and given that it's very short (32 pages in paperback) and cheap (99p for the ebook), I didn't expect it to go into great depth, nor did I want it to.

My only complaint is that a full quarter of the book is back matter - about the author, quotes from clients, etc.

Some of the reviews say that the information is very basic. That may be true, but a lot of it was new to me, and given that it's very short (32 pages in paperback) and cheap (99p for the ebook), I didn't expect it to go into great depth, nor did I want it to.

My only complaint is that a full quarter of the book is back matter - about the author, quotes from clients, etc.

Robin Phillips finished reading True Worth by Vanessa Ugatti

True Worth by Vanessa Ugatti

Vanessa Ugatti dramatically shifts the thinking for accountants, lawyers and consultants taking them from their own perceptions of not feelingthey …

Robin Phillips finished reading Eagle eyed Cadman by Andrew Knighton (Commando Comics, #5799)

Andrew Knighton, Mike Dorey: Eagle eyed Cadman (D C Thomson)

Eagle eyed Cadman by Andrew Knighton, Mike Dorey (Commando Comics, #5799)

The Western Front, January 1915. When Lieutenant Gerald Cadman claims the credit for Private Tom Smith’s perfect shot, it creates …

Robin Phillips finished reading Cadman by Andrew Knighton (Commando Presents Cadman, #1)

Andrew Knighton, Mike Dorey: Cadman (Paperback, DC Thomson)

Cadman by Andrew Knighton, Mike Dorey (Commando Presents Cadman, #1)

On 10th February, 1973, “The Coward of the Fighting 43rd” first appeared in The Victor, showcasing the unlikeliest of heroes …

Robin Phillips quoted The Nuremberg Trial by Ann Tusa

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Jodl was most bewildered by being held responsible for his acts as a soldier. ‘I don’t see how they can fail to recognize a soldier’s obligation to obey orders. That’s the code I’ve lived by all my life.’ Obviously he had not recently read the commandment in his army paybook which forbade any soldier to obey illegal orders. Nor had Keitel who commented on Gilbert’s indictment: ‘For a soldier, orders are orders.’

— The Nuremberg Trial by Ann Tusa, John Tusa (24%)

I've also heard of German soldiers refusing to murder civilians, and face no consequences for that refusal.

Robin Phillips quoted The Nuremberg Trial by Ann Tusa

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The Russians and French did not need to read Nazi documents; they had lived under, suffered from these organizations too long. But that did not mean they would accept just any scheme for ensuring the punishment of their members. It had to suit their sense of justice too.

— The Nuremberg Trial by Ann Tusa, John Tusa (14%)

It's impressive how much effort was put into ensuring a fair trial, given what had come before.

Robin Phillips started reading The Nuremberg Trial by Ann Tusa

The Nuremberg Trial by Ann Tusa, John Tusa

Robin Phillips started reading Cadman by Andrew Knighton (Commando Presents Cadman, #1)

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On 10th February, 1973, “The Coward of the Fighting 43rd” first appeared in The Victor, …

As a kid, I read Cadman stories in Victor. I've enjoyed Andrew Knighton's new Cadman stories, and I'm looking forward to reading old ones too.

Robin Phillips commented on Churchill's Spearhead by John Greenacre

John Greenacre: Churchill's Spearhead (2010, Pen & Sword Books Limited)

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I hadn't fully appreciated how young the RAF was at this time, and how many within its ranks believed they had to fight to keep the service alive and independent.

Understanding that helps to explain the bomber supremacy belief and hostility towards airborne forces.

I hadn't fully appreciated how young the RAF was at this time, and how many within its ranks believed they had to fight to keep the service alive and independent.

Understanding that helps to explain the bomber supremacy belief and hostility towards airborne forces.