So we got a new book to read last week, for those of you who haven't noticed, and to me I think that it is a REALLY bad book. I know, we haven't gotten far in the book yet, so it may get better, but just from reading the first few chapters, it is really confusing.
It's confusing because all it is is these soliders in battle thoughout the Vietnam war. It also is kind of disturbing. It gives off the f- bomb a lot which is totally uncalled for and it also has some really nasty images. I know that it is a book about the war, and it's supposed to be all bloody and nasty, but I think it overdoes it. It's just another book about some soldiers and their journey thoughout a war.
So as you can see, I don't find this book very exciting. So I want to know if anyone agrees with me, or if i'm thinking about it way too much.
Thanks, Emily
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Tuesday, May 16, 2006
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3 comments:
I agree that it's a bad book, but it's probably just because of my stubborn views against war. I do think though that the images that are given off are inappropriate, but really I think that the author (because i'm pretty sure this is a true story) is going to end up showing the reader that the stereotypes we have of combatmen are indeed true. I'm not really sure what the point of the book is, but I sure don't like Tim. I think he's a coward for going to Vietnam, so I'm pretty sure I'm not going to enjoy the book the least bit.
I would have to say that I definitely agree with you. I just finished reading the book, and I did not like it at all. In my opinion, it seemed like the whole book was just repeating everything over and over again. It didn't interest me and I don't really feel like I got much out of it.
I dont think that this book is that bad. I think it accurately depicts the life of a soldier, not that i would know, but i sounds right. As for the F-bombs what would you say if you in in the worst place you could possibly be and being rained on and shot at? I think this is a good book that shows how a modern war's soldiers feel and live.
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