jedwards97 's review for:

Johnny Got His Gun by Dalton Trumbo

5.0

dark emotional sad fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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Brutally chilling and emotional read. I’m still thinking about some of the scenes days later and feel both horrified of the narrative and in awe of its near perfect execution. Such a powerful message told in a simple yet striking way. It had me lose and gain hope repeatedly and it captures the unapologetic nature of reality with beautifully human storytelling. It’s a must read, and I wish I would have come across it sooner.