From the prologue: "A tingle on the back of my neck—I hid in the undergrowth, clad in a green that blended with the terrain, at a position that best suited an ambush." This was enough to keep me reading on.
From my time in the Army Reserve, this title has a special meaning.I know what you’re thinking, "another book about Nam." This book is not like other Nam stories. This one is written through the eyes of "Chicago." You’ll have to read the book to find out more about the people and friends in his life in and out of Nam. It’s worth the read.
Terry writes very descriptive passages that take me back to the time of Basic Training. There is some vulgarity in this book, but there is also in the military. The characters are believable and the dialogue is believable as well.
Terry was born in E. Chicago, U.S.A. He served in Vietnam from January 1968 until August 1969 as a Marine. He’s classified as totally disabled by the Veterans Administration due to symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, which manifested some years after his duty in Vietnam. His wife Sherry is the creator of the book’s cover.
This is Terry’s first novel. For those not familiar with the military, some of the abbreviations may not register. Possibly a glossary at the back of the book might have been a good idea.Parts of this novel may not be politically correct in this day and age, but things in the story are still with us today, PC or not. I found this book an interesting read and would recommend it for a slightly different slant on Vietnam. Reviewer: Bob Medak, Allbooks Reviews.
Share
Save