A Rumor of War
by Philip Caputo
Taste attributes: biographydocumentarywarfresh & originalunsavouryheavyrealisticlinearemotive & stirringhuman spirit/resilience/survivalinjustice/tragedy/vengeanceself destruction/implosion
Boxlist takeRealistic and serious: a moving biography, dark rather than wholesome. Best if you like depth over escapism.
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Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: dark · Weight: very heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: very stirringHow we score
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4.8 / 5
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About This Book
In March of 1965, Marine Lieutenant Philip J. Caputo landed at Danang with the first ground combat unit committed to fight in Vietnam. Sixteen months later, having served on the line in one of modern history's ugliest wars, he returned home - physically whole, emotionally wasted, his youthful idealism shattered.
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- Philip Caputo
- Published
- 1977
- Pages
- 356
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