Review by lujanjaime - Johnny Got His Gun

lujanjaime 's review for:

Johnny Got His Gun by Dalton Trumbo

5.0

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

All I have to say is wow… this book was very emotional. It was very good, but I did find myself having trouble reading through only because of the pain and suffering that the main character goes through. My heart felt heavy many times especially since this is the reality of war and even more so in today’s world with the threat of a bigger war. I don’t read many forewords in books (I’m sorry) but I did this one, and I think it’s important. The author of said foreword, Cindy Sheehan, lost a son to war. Throughout reading I kept thinking of her and her perspective of it enhanced the message throughout. I think people who will most connect with this book are those who have gone through similar situations. Or even just those who are sick of innocent people being caught in the crosshairs of leaders who think it’s okay to send their own citizens to fight.

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