The Gendarme Audiobook

" Historical fiction about the Armenian genocide. After the third rape -- which drive the plot -- I put it down. "

" This book was much hyped, but I was so overwhelmed by the violence and horror, that the humanity (much touted by reviewers) was eclipsed. "

" This is a quick read. It is fiction but based on true events. Expect some disturbing parts as it does refer often to wartimes. I was captivated and read it in a day. "

" I was expecting a better read than what I got. "

" page turner. like how goes from current time to past. likeable human character even though commited horrid deads. disappointed with ending. "

" Heart breaking story that takes place in present day but goes back to tell the story of Emmet Conn and the Armenian Genocide during WWI. 92 yr old Emmet is determined to right the wrongs of the past before it is too late. "

" This is a story about the Turkish genocide of Armenians during WW1 which I knew nohing about. It's also a very well told love story. I truly enjoyed it. "

" It's about forgetting and remembering and why some things should never be forgotten. "

" Fascinating, distubing, amazing plotline and protagonist - "

" This book was really compelling, but a little too graphic. I couldn't stop reading! "

" On my blog I gave this only 2 1/2 stars. Maybe I was too harsh, because afterall, I did finish it. "

" Very intense. Great descriptive writing. "

" Wow, I don't think I have ever read anything on this particular subject. It apparently is quite a controversial subject in Turkey. It is about the Armenian genocide seen from a Turkish Gendarme point of view. A very interesting book to read. "

" It was difficult to read about genocide but it was history that I was unfamiliar with "

" This would have made an excellent book club book as there would be much to discuss. I loved the voice and even enjoyed how the story unfolded with past and present intermingled. "

" I thought this was a really good book. Interesting story about the little discussed murder of thousands of Armenians by the Turks. Apparantly this is still a sore spot for that area of the world. I appreciated the history as much as the story "

" This book really moved me on many levels --- I think it's one of the very best novels of the year ... and I also know how subjective a rating can be, because what moved me may not be the "moving" force of others. "

" Very good book. Enlightening & startling at the same time. It makes you wonder what is inside all of us. "

" Sometimes confusing but always full of emotion. Good read. "