Featured Official Review: Deadly Waters: The Vietnam Naval War And... [November 2019 Book of the Month]
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Re: Official Review: Deadly Waters: The Vietnam Naval War And...
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This is a great asset in a book. I always find much more relatable and interesting characters that are multidimensional, flawed and human.Randy Miller’s characters are as real as can be. It was easy for me to paint a picture in my mind of the war heroes and their opponents. The impact each of them has is further accentuated by an adept description of the background. The unforgiving terrain, the unfamiliar climates and cuisine all compound together to show what the sailors had to face in the surreal land.
There is no doubt that Miller is a gifted author. His way with words is truly engaging for any reader. He is able to balance the heart-wrenching experiences of war while still inserting aspects of humor into the storyline. As the book begins, a terrifying yet humorous character is introduced. His terrible temper yet down to earth character adds a fascinating twist right from the beginning. Funnier still are his remarks which send the boys in spells of laughter while being very careful to do this away from his presence.
Although I don't find the plot appealing, I understand its cultural and social value for Americans and I appreciate the author having the courage to approach such a sensitive subject in an well-developed literary fiction.
Great review, thanks.
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This paragraph struck me the most, making me want to read the book: it gave a high opinion of the book, but more importantly, it then backed up the opinion with plot points. This creates a more compelling review, and demonstrates the flipping of the expected situation into the opposite, which is the base for the story's conflict. Really great review.
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