Behind the Lines (Corps, Vol 7)

by W.E.B. Griffin

Book Overview

Behind the Lines is W. E. B. Griffin's powerful novel of World War II -- and the courage, patriotism, and sacrifice of those who fought it. Amidst the 1942 Japanese conquest of the Philippines, a... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0399140867
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: Putnam Adult
• Length: 435 Pages
• Weight: 1.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.3" x 1.4" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Great book

W.E.B. Griffin is an imaginative and creative writer who strings together phrases and words like Shakespeare...ok maybe not that good but he is real good and I have read this series of books many times. I loved this book and if you trust me (even though I've never met you) you will get this book today. Don't wait buy now this book will get you through sleepless night and work (gotten me through work). Don't wait buy today.

Grieved when I finished it!

Marine veteran, 1st Marine Division. WEB Griffin has the best understanding of any author of how the military in general, and Marines in particular, operate. This was a super story, and does a great job of depicting how some REAL JERKS (Lt/Capt Macklin) get into positions of authority; and how some incredibly good enlisted guys, mustangs and regulars (Stecker, McCoy, Pick, Banning, Lt (USN) Lewis) make it work.I have book # 8 (In Danger's Path) on order, but was distressed to see how many negative comments there are about it. That's why I came back to read the readers' views of Book 7. I'm glad that we share enthusiasm for book # 7, and hope that # 8 isn't really as bad as the consensus seems to be. A friend has loaned me a copy of the "un-numbered" book of The Corps series (Under Fire), and I am almost dreading reading it, due to comments about poor proofreading, confusing changes in the histories of the characters, etc.I have also read the whole Brotherhood of War series, and thought it to be the definitive work of its kind on the Army.Griffin has been so great for so long; I really hope he isn't going downhill...God bless, JLG, Cpl USMC, 1953 - 56

The Most Exciting Plot Line Yet...

Although this book is now several years old I felt it was worth the time to comment on it since WEB just had another installment of The Brotherhood of War published. The new book had it's usual effect on me and I went into a "Griffin feeding frenzy" and re-read the last two books in The Corps" series.I rated this book "5-Stars" solely on the basis of the main plot--the support of guerrilla warfare activities in the Phillippines and the story of Wendell Fertig. I happen to like Ken McCoy and Ernie Zimmerman as central characters in all of The Corps novels. It is too bad that Griffin has elevated Fleming Pickering to such prominence in the more recent episodes;I prefer a more action-dominated story line and some of the "fluff" involving the O.S.S. involvement leaves me cold. My biggest criticism of the book is the relatively slow pace of the action. Too much time spent on wrangles with Bill Donovan and the O.S.S. hierarchy and Fleming Pickering swilling scotch. Some of these other criticisms might make the book less compelling for other readers,but I decided to overlook a few warts in my rating. I am tired of only one book in The Corps every 2-3 years. It is by FAR the best series the author has going. I can't abide the Cop series and I am thoroughly tired of Argentina. Stick to the Marines--forget the rest.

Another masterpiece

I can't believe that Mr. Griffin has done it again. This book kept me on the edge from start to finish. I have read his previous books but this by far was the best yet. He has the unigue ability to keep the reader on his toes and glued to the pages. My only critism is: why isn't McCoy getting the promotions as quickly as the others. "Pluto" went for a 1st Lt to major in a page, while with all that Ken is doing he finally gets promoted to Captian. This book and series is a must read for anyone even vaguely interested in WWII or the Corps. ESSAYONS

Behind the Lines

I have read all seven of the books about the Corps. I enjoyed them all. This book brought back nearly all the old characters and added a few new ones along with fleshing out one or two of the old ones. The book helped to pass a few long winter nights in the North country. I hope that Griffin finishes the series. It deserves to be finished.