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scritter21 's review for:
Johnny Got His Gun
by Dalton Trumbo
I really enjoyed reading the book and finished it in 2 days. It went surprisingly fast, but I think the book was hyped up a bit too much for me. It has a lot of dark content, but I didn't feel the intense emotional reaction I was expecting. It felt hopeless and hopeful at times, but I think if the ending had been a little more impactful, I would've rated it 5/5. I really enjoyed the last few chapters, but it felt like it needed an extra sentence or two to really wrap up the feeling. Anyway, this is me just nitpicking a little. I enjoyed the book and in the future, I think I will read it again so I can really soak it in and find more meaning.
On a positive note, I love the writing itself. The reflections are reflections about his past, but a lot of them tell what's happening in the present if you pay attention. I'll be paying a lot more attention when I reread it. I loved the symbolism throughout the book.
On a positive note, I love the writing itself. The reflections are reflections about his past, but a lot of them tell what's happening in the present if you pay attention. I'll be paying a lot more attention when I reread it. I loved the symbolism throughout the book.