Good book in front of fire-reading.
920172
Interesting character and story held together well. Enjoyable read.
3261832
I loved  this book. It not only was about love, but about fighting fires.  It is a good book. READ
864494
Very good. 4.5 star. For the length of the book a lot was covered in a short time, but allowed one to experience how a firefighter lives In true life.
4264317
I enjoyed the book. It was the second of the series of Chicago Fire. I bought the third one at the same time.
2731081
and its one you've read before. Hamlet retold. I liked it, I really enjoyed it. Some parts dragged a bit and were unnecessary, but on the whole, one of the better novels I've read. This was the first 'fun reading' book after finishing my degree last year. I took a break from books and listened to music for a year. I am glad I choose this story to get me back into reading. As a firefighter who has spent time on some of the busiest rigs in the nation, the ending was great- it seemed the author has spent some time in burning buildings, his description of being inside a burning building brought me back into a few blazes. Well done.
203500
I enjoyed this book even though fear of anything to do with fire made me hesitant about reading it. but like Anje though to a lesser degree, I took control of my fears. Ange taught me a lot about firefighting and the people who do this gruesome work. It gave me new respect for them, looking forward to more books in the series.
3627711
Tested by Fire is an action-packed novel. I found it difficult to put it down. However, there were a couple of spots in the plot that seemed forced or not believable. Putting those aside, though, it is an excellent read. If I could give it 4.5 starts, I would. The description of violence is pretty detailed, so if you are squeamish, beware. Otherwise, happy reading!
320861
Dirk Pitt and the crew on a NUMA ship are in the right place at the right time when a cruise ship with a new propulsion system catches fire on its maiden voyage.  Heroically, they manage to save most of the 2,500 passengers, but soon find out that the fire was set deliberately.  Dirk and his friend Al get drawn into the murderous plot of a huge oil corporation and narrowly escape several attempts on their lives, while saving many others, including some beautiful damsels in distress.  The stories of an ancient Viking settlement and Jules Verne are woven into the tale as well, although I thought the connections were a bit shakey.

This is the first novel by Clive Cussler I've read.  The story has plenty of adventure and excitement, but it often sounds unbelievable.  And the character of Dirk Pitt is often too good to be true (that's not as negative as it sounds, however), almost in an old-fashioned sort of way.  Perhaps the part I found most hokey was that the author writes himself into the story at one point.  But what I appreciated most about this book is the total lack of trashiness and profanity.  It's refreshing to see someone write something nice without stooping to vulgarity.  (I realize not everyone appreciates or cares about that, but I wanted to point it out for those who do).  Overall, I enjoyed the book and I look forward to reading more from Mr. Cussler.
679931
I download a lot of books to my Kindle Fire, but since I work full time I don't get to read as much as I would like to.  Therefore I have not read this book as of yet, but am looking forward to doing so.  I would not have purchased this book without reading the description of the book, so feel this will be a good one when I get around to reading it.
427603
This was a good read. Very entertaining for those interested in firefighting and the fire service life. Some tactics, some day to day life, some drama, work place issues and family work balance issues all intertwined in a good story. Its quick paced which kept me involved and interested. The chapters are quick so its easy to pick up for a few minutes in between.  Worth checking out.
406584
I really enjoyed this book. I am a big fan of non-fiction, and I particularly enjoy books about specific events and their social/political/historical context. This book is exactly that. The first part of the book is largely dedicated to providing a brief history of Tammany Hall (the political machine that controlled New York at the time of the Triangle fire), the unregulated wild west of the burgeoning manufacturing sector, and the worker exploitation that led to significant labor unrest. The second part of the book is a series of accounts of the fire (both from employees, bystanders, journalists, and responders), and the third part of the book is the fallout from the fire (the lawsuit against the Triangle owners and a significant increase in worker protection laws).

The book is fascinating, and it is a good read, and it is well-written. I am deducting a star because the first parts of the book (in particular the details about the rise of Tammany Hall) felt a little bit like a slog. It wasn't bad or irrelevant information; it just didn't keep my interest entirely. The author does a good job portraying some of the relevant figures of the time (protesters, Tammany men, etc), although at times his portrayals seemed like one-dimensional caricatures and not a balanced overview of the individuals themselves.

Nonetheless, I loved this book and highly recommend it to readers of non-fiction.
4884301
This book is very good for studying commercial kitchen fires. I expect the author study this issue continuely, and publish his results.
56407
Enjoyed reading this book from beginning to en. It was a good Saturday relax in front of the fire while it is snowing book. I enjoyed the characters and the family friendship comradeship that each of the characters had with one another.
743645
Use this book to start your next backcountry fire. Literally light the book on fire as that will help your odds of getting a fire going more than reading this book.
3336251
The Christmas Cookie Collection is a book that I would recommend to anyone looking for a good read in front of the fire with a nice, hot cup of hot chocolate (and a pile of Christmas cookies too).

I received this book from the author for review. I was not compensated for my review.
4356023
I liked the historical perspective.  My great grandfather went through this fire and shipped wood to Chicago from Michigan after the fire.  The characters were likable and there was enough tension to keep me reading to find out what would happen next.  Bringing in Civil War veterans reminded me how soon after the Civil War that Chicago burned.
1958706
I like reading books and it is good that this book was available for me to read.  I sometimes listen to them while I am driving.  The only thing that I dislike is that the audible book sometimes stops frequently.  Otherwise it is a good book.