Solomon's Song MP3 CD – MP3 Audio, September 16, 2014

Once again I felt to some extent conned by the author for the reason I have wirtten in previous reviews of Bryce Courtenay, That is to say his digression from the main story to give what can only be his observations re conflict during the first and second world wars. I do not criticize him for these observations but do criticize for using a story of life for a platform. Because I felt cheated in a previous novel, this time as I was reading the novel on my Kindle I particularly noted when the war first became part of the story and it was at the 80 percent mark and continued to the end of the book so 20% was attributed to the war and experiences of Anzac soldiers first at the conflict in the Dardanelles and then in Europe.However I have to say the descriptions of the conflict the loss of life and more so the incompetency of so called leaders was very enlightening and quite horrifying and goes to show why military officers should be promoted and selected on there qualities and not who they are or where they come from. However that is a whole different subjectThe diversion into the military conflict was in my opinion to the detriment of the story in the book which while in the early stages was full of intrigue and possibilities and did in fact have a lot of twists and turns which in my opinion could have become a much more intriguing novel but it seems on the diversion into military conflict the novel was just hung out to dry with many avenues not explored or brought to a satisfactory conclusion. The first Caused me a few page turn backs to make sure I was sure as to who all the many characters were who were present in that first chapter as like so many of Bryce Courtenay books you are never sure how big or how small a part these characters play and in this book the people in first chapter paly a big part in the plot.Had this book been fully developed it could have been a fair bit longer and brought it all to a satisfactory conclusion

Not as compelling as the other books in this series. Nevertheless a good read and I was sorry to reach the end of this series.I really enjoy Courtenay's use of words and found his descriptions of the Great War in Gallipoli and France very harrowing.All in all I thoroughly enjoyed the series. The research was in depth and made the stories feel very real - although they were works of fiction - the character development, especially in the first book, the Potato Factory were brilliant and the stories were very compelling.Highly recommended

I would never voluntarily read a book about war. And I freely admit my beliefs that violence and war are only the senseless tools of the senseless has been formed far too glibly, and far too distant from their reality. Through the eyes, the heart, the lives of all the characters in this novel and the whole trilogy my beliefs have been fortified and tears have been shed.The hardcore realness of this narrative that takes place in World War One is so powerful that this reader felt the force of war; brought to that place by such compelling characters that a human connection was unavoidable. I do not think that I have ever had so much admiration for any such as these: with all their conflicts, strengths, weaknesses, heart, and amazing journeys.Read the trilogy, you will never regret it.

"Solomon's Song"by Bryce Courtenay, is the last of the trilogy. Though this particular book was, I felt was not as well enjoyed as the other two. Carried across three amazing books, the story of three generations unfold.Having recently emigrated from the UK myself I became so involved with the characters, Some how I understood their lives.. So,for me, Courtenay helped me to understand the factual side of Australia ( I even know about some Australian history. When the story finally came to its conclusion I found the end of Solomon's Song rather sudden and it left me wondering......" so is that it?" However I have now found an author who I have fallen in love with. The way he writes,is like no other and I intend to read all of his books,

I absolutely loved the first book in the series - The Potato Factory. I felt like this one just spanned too many years too quickly. Also, in both the second book as well as this one, there were A LOT of references to the first book - that to me would be very annoying if you had not read it. So, if you are planning on this one - you should start with the first one for sure!

This is the last book in a trilogy by Bryce Courtenay. I was introduced to the author by a friend who gave me the audio book for the second of the series "Tomo and Hawk". I was so taken by the story I searched for other books by Mr. Courtenay and ordered the frist in the series "The Patato Factory" and needed to find out "what happened" to the family. Great book, great story and so much historical accuracy that as a history lesson of the later 19th early 20th century you learn so much. Highly recommend the entire serires, although each book can "stand alone".

Bryce Courtney is my favourite author and I will miss him.I have read all his books and Solomon's Song is another one which held my interest because of his style of writing. However, there are many books written about the Gallipoli war and somehow I was a bit disappointed that the contents concentrated so much on the war. I would have rather read more about the families.

This is the 3rd book in the Australian Trilogy .They are all excellent in my opinion and as I stated in a book 2 review contain a lot of history. Both men and women should find them enjoyable. The author has wonderful descriptive ability. I am surprised that he is not more popular in this country. If you plan to read this book, start with book 1 "The Potato Factory" I plan to read more of his books!

Bryce Courtenay is hands down my favourite author but finding his books can be frustrating. Bought Tandia used and was in amazing condition, doesn’t even look like it’s been read. Highly recommend this seller.

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This book concludes the saga so beautifully started in The Potato Factory. It immerses one completely in the continuing family story and is thoroughly descriptive of all human nature. It runs the reader through the full gauntlet of emotions. However, if the reader is at all squeamish, I suggest be wary because of that descriptiveness. It describes the horror, futility and comradeship of WW1 in full force.

I read the previous books to this story and all have been written so well ,this Book was so powerful and the later part had me in tears reading about Ben and how he led his fellow soldiers in the war against the Turks in the First World War ,and the letters he wrote to the families of the fallen ,Bryce Courtney is a Master at discriptive writing and keeps the reader never wanting the Book to finish ,all his Books are brilliant ,never read a bad one .

I actually felt grief that the trilogy had come to an end. Three great uncles were killed in the trenches in the First World War, this is the first time I’ve come anywhere near understanding the sickening devastation to a generation of young people from many countries in the world, and the horrendous and inhuman conditions they were placed in.Bryce Courtney is one of very few authors I will read repeatedly and enjoy.