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Title: Orders Is Orders
Author: L. Ron Hubbard
Narrator: R. F. Daley
Format: Unabridged
Length: 2 hrs and 33 mins
Language: English
Release date: 02-10-09
Publisher: Galaxy Audio
Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17 votes
Genres: Fiction, Historical
Publisher's Summary:
The Chinese city of Shunkien is under siege, the Japanese military laying it to waste. In the middle of the city sits the American consulate, a fragile sanctuary packed with refugees, threatened not only by artillery, but by the ravages of starvation and cholera.
200 miles away, on the USS Miami, stands their only hope - Marine Gunnery Sergeant James Mitchell. As tough as Tom Hanks in Saving Private Ryan - and just as stubborn - if anybody can negotiate a crucial supply of gold and medicine through 200 miles of bullets, bombs and butchery, its Sergeant Mitchell.
But the Japanese are the least of his problems. First theres Goldy Brown, the American fan-dancer whos hitched along for the ride - a girl as unpredictable as her skirt is tight. And then theres the greatest enemy of all: alcohol. Mitchell has a weakness for the bottle, and if he falls into one, its America that will pay the price.
As a young man, Hubbard visited Manchuria, where his closest friend headed up British intelligence in northern China. Hubbard gained a unique insight into the hostile political climate between China and Japan - a knowledge that informs stories like Orders Is Orders. In addition, he served as a First Sergeant with the 20th United States Marine Corps Reserve - giving him first-hand knowledge of what it means to be a Marine.
Critic Reviews:
"A master of adventure." (Anne McCaffrey)
Members Reviews:
A classic adventure story!
You have to love the opening line in this classic adventure story from 1937: âThe doomed city of Shunkien poured flame-torn billows of smoke skyward to hide the sun.â A great line like that hooks you into the story and sets the pace for the rollicking adventure to follow. L. Ron Hubbard was a master of such great openings in his stories, and âOrders is Ordersâ is no exception. This is the story about Marine Gunnery Sergeant James Mitchell and private first class Spivits who are ordered to conduct a treacherous supply mission and reach some trapped Americans in the besieged city of Shunkien. Hubbardâs descriptive powers and strong characterization are all in evidence here. The story is one of his toughest, gritty but not without a heart. Hubbardâs classic fiction is always a joy to read and I enjoyed this one immensely. Plenty of suspense and believable characters in a tight situation make this a really fun one to read. Recommended!
This is as good as pulp literature ever gets
As pulp literature goes, this is as good as it gets. Prior to being swallowed alive by his ego, L. Ron Hubbard had a magical touch for writing captivating adventure stories, where the characters come alive and the story flows as if events were unfolding before the reader. The setting is especially interesting in this case as it takes place during the invasion of China by Japan prior to World War II.
A Great Read.
A great story. I was taken by how vivid the scenes are: the cities, the war, the characters etc. come to mind with easy clarity. I generally don't like the short story format - I read this fast and thoroughly enjoyed it. I felt transported back to a point in history and a short few days where desperate acts and the confusion of war meet. Where the simplicity of following orders is a monumental task.
A Fantastic Storyteller!
I received a copy of this as a free audio book through LibraryThing Early Reviewers in exchange for an honest review.
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Title: Orders Is Orders
Author: L. Ron Hubbard
Narrator: R. F. Daley
Format: Unabridged
Length: 2 hrs and 33 mins
Language: English
Release date: 02-10-09
Publisher: Galaxy Audio
Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17 votes
Genres: Fiction, Historical
Publisher's Summary:
The Chinese city of Shunkien is under siege, the Japanese military laying it to waste. In the middle of the city sits the American consulate, a fragile sanctuary packed with refugees, threatened not only by artillery, but by the ravages of starvation and cholera.
200 miles away, on the USS Miami, stands their only hope - Marine Gunnery Sergeant James Mitchell. As tough as Tom Hanks in Saving Private Ryan - and just as stubborn - if anybody can negotiate a crucial supply of gold and medicine through 200 miles of bullets, bombs and butchery, its Sergeant Mitchell.
But the Japanese are the least of his problems. First theres Goldy Brown, the American fan-dancer whos hitched along for the ride - a girl as unpredictable as her skirt is tight. And then theres the greatest enemy of all: alcohol. Mitchell has a weakness for the bottle, and if he falls into one, its America that will pay the price.
As a young man, Hubbard visited Manchuria, where his closest friend headed up British intelligence in northern China. Hubbard gained a unique insight into the hostile political climate between China and Japan - a knowledge that informs stories like Orders Is Orders. In addition, he served as a First Sergeant with the 20th United States Marine Corps Reserve - giving him first-hand knowledge of what it means to be a Marine.
Critic Reviews:
"A master of adventure." (Anne McCaffrey)
Members Reviews:
A classic adventure story!
You have to love the opening line in this classic adventure story from 1937: âThe doomed city of Shunkien poured flame-torn billows of smoke skyward to hide the sun.â A great line like that hooks you into the story and sets the pace for the rollicking adventure to follow. L. Ron Hubbard was a master of such great openings in his stories, and âOrders is Ordersâ is no exception. This is the story about Marine Gunnery Sergeant James Mitchell and private first class Spivits who are ordered to conduct a treacherous supply mission and reach some trapped Americans in the besieged city of Shunkien. Hubbardâs descriptive powers and strong characterization are all in evidence here. The story is one of his toughest, gritty but not without a heart. Hubbardâs classic fiction is always a joy to read and I enjoyed this one immensely. Plenty of suspense and believable characters in a tight situation make this a really fun one to read. Recommended!
This is as good as pulp literature ever gets
As pulp literature goes, this is as good as it gets. Prior to being swallowed alive by his ego, L. Ron Hubbard had a magical touch for writing captivating adventure stories, where the characters come alive and the story flows as if events were unfolding before the reader. The setting is especially interesting in this case as it takes place during the invasion of China by Japan prior to World War II.
A Great Read.
A great story. I was taken by how vivid the scenes are: the cities, the war, the characters etc. come to mind with easy clarity. I generally don't like the short story format - I read this fast and thoroughly enjoyed it. I felt transported back to a point in history and a short few days where desperate acts and the confusion of war meet. Where the simplicity of following orders is a monumental task.
A Fantastic Storyteller!
I received a copy of this as a free audio book through LibraryThing Early Reviewers in exchange for an honest review.