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shahrun's review
4.0
I did really enjoy reading this book. I didn't expect to, as when I have previously read similar books I haven't found them very interesting or easy to read.
I didn't really know too much about Amy Johnson before reading this book. Just her name and that she was a famous aviator (must have read a kids book on her when I was a kid). But, I felt when reading this book that it was quite well researched. I felt transported back in time to whe flying was new and exciting again. I liked the format that her 1st solo flight was written in. I also really like the way it book gave other information to what other avaitors were doing at the time and other related history. I liked the photos inluded (I always want more though). I was annoyed the 'notes' were at the end of the book and not at the bottom of the page they refered to. Made it too annoying for me to keep flicking back and forwards, so I quickly gave that up. I liked the inclusion of a basic map of her flights.
I felt that the last few chapters were a little rushed and jumped about in time a bit too much and so made reading them a little confusing for me. Overall, a very enjoyable book (apart from the tragic ending, which the author could do nothing about). It definitely leaves me wanting to read more about the period.
I didn't really know too much about Amy Johnson before reading this book. Just her name and that she was a famous aviator (must have read a kids book on her when I was a kid). But, I felt when reading this book that it was quite well researched. I felt transported back in time to whe flying was new and exciting again. I liked the format that her 1st solo flight was written in. I also really like the way it book gave other information to what other avaitors were doing at the time and other related history. I liked the photos inluded (I always want more though). I was annoyed the 'notes' were at the end of the book and not at the bottom of the page they refered to. Made it too annoying for me to keep flicking back and forwards, so I quickly gave that up. I liked the inclusion of a basic map of her flights.
I felt that the last few chapters were a little rushed and jumped about in time a bit too much and so made reading them a little confusing for me. Overall, a very enjoyable book (apart from the tragic ending, which the author could do nothing about). It definitely leaves me wanting to read more about the period.
mandym's review
4.0
I have to admit bias on this one, Amy and I share Hull as the place of birth.
This was a really easy book to read, highlighting the conditions and attitudes of the pioneering years of aviation. The book is a frank and honest account of Amy's life from childhood onwards. The biographer has clearly done some extensive research, the back pages of the book hold all kinds of notes referencing the sources of her information, I chose to read the book without refering intermittently to the back pages ( got a bit annoyed with two bookmarks in my book!).
There has always been some debate about Amy's eventual demise, but this book offers an account which seems reasonable, though I cannot help but feel sorry for the man (who for many many years) thought he had shot down one of the country's leading heroines. I recall growing up in Hull, Amy Johnson's name being held in high regard as one of the city's most famous and revered daughters, after reading this book, I have to say it is a well deserved reputation, truly inspirational true story.
This was a really easy book to read, highlighting the conditions and attitudes of the pioneering years of aviation. The book is a frank and honest account of Amy's life from childhood onwards. The biographer has clearly done some extensive research, the back pages of the book hold all kinds of notes referencing the sources of her information, I chose to read the book without refering intermittently to the back pages ( got a bit annoyed with two bookmarks in my book!).
There has always been some debate about Amy's eventual demise, but this book offers an account which seems reasonable, though I cannot help but feel sorry for the man (who for many many years) thought he had shot down one of the country's leading heroines. I recall growing up in Hull, Amy Johnson's name being held in high regard as one of the city's most famous and revered daughters, after reading this book, I have to say it is a well deserved reputation, truly inspirational true story.