Is Paris Burning?

A gripping, elaborate and touching story. The depth and width of the research and a lucid interweaving of happenings makes this book difficult to put down.

But it’s still a nice book to enjoy and definitely has a feel good factor and on the liberation of France

Dominique lapierre, is one of the finest writers from France. He is a kind-hearted man with lot of talent.He spent a huge fortune for the upliftment of many poor Indians. This is a fantastic book and must be read by every book lover.

Awesome and very kind informations are being given about how Paris had miraculously escaped Hitler's death sentence. Second I received the book 10 days in advance. So thanks to Amazon for such a fast delivery. Condition of the book is absolutely fine and the pages are of very good quality

Very detailed and lot of characters. Not an easy read, but worth it if you want the nuances of paris liberation. Not recommended for readers looking for birds eye or big picture.

Classic not as good as freedom at midnight

Good

Very well researched. I am always awed by their depth of research

A very well researched book, and very well written. It brings to life a very important period during the Second World war. It shows the complexity of conflicting interests as they unfold, leading to the liberation of Paris. Reading this book. one realizes how close Paris came to actually being burnt to the ground, to being obliterated. I would highly recommend it.

This is a great story, meticulously researched and well told, of the negotiations and actions preventing the destruction of historic Paris and its Seine bridges by the retreating Germans in August 1944. Hitler ordered General von Choltitz to destroy the city and prevent it falling into allied hands..Choltitz was appalled by the order and sought every means of delaying its implementation even if it meant covert negotiations and co-operation with members of the various French resistance organisations and political parties. Choltitz procrastinated over the implementation of Hitlers order at danger of being accused of failure to obey the direct orders of the Fuhrer. Rapid action by Resistance groups, Paris Gendarmes and political parties within Paris held the city whist the allies rushed the French armoured Division under General Leclerc to take the city militarily. The tense atmosphere, the complexity and pace of events and the knife edge 'will they make it'feelings are well captured. A thrilling and absorbing description of real events and characters which reads like thee very best fiction.

I'm grateful it came so quickly, being sheltered in New York having lots of time to read. Is Paris Burning, is an incredible read beautifully penned with all the bells and whistles of Germany trying to take Paris while the French hold their own. You feel as if you're there watching, silently from a secret window. My copy is in good shape for a used book, the cover intact. No writing to speak of. I prefer used books for their history, wondering, whose lap did they nestle in. Were they as riveted on the same pages, could you sit down and discuss what you've read? It's also a salute to the planet to recycle something so special since, you can never put a price too high on a book.

Interesting story of Paris Liberation and the final days of the war. The book was very educational for serious readers, but not for all.

Great detailed history.