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Sunrise Over Fallujah
- Narrated by: J. D. Jackson
- Length: 7 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release date: 10-23-08
- Language: English
- Publisher: Recorded Books
Regular price: $26.43
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Excellent, moving account of soldiers' lives.
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
The author describes the lives of soldiers in Iraq, members of a squad of civil affairs soldiers, in 2003. They are working to "win the hearts and minds" of Iraqi citizens, but their job is no less dangerous than many other soldiers because it is rarely clear who is friend and who is foe. The ambiguity is exasperating and often dangerous. In simple but clear language, the story is told in first person through experiences and through letters back home. The dialogue is realistic as it is often very humorous. I was finally able to start to grasp how it might feel to experience life as a soldier in Iraq. For me, it was eye-opening and very worthwhile.
What did you like best about this story?
I liked the use of the language and the realism of the dialogue. Instead of using persistent swear words, the author simply showed us the frustration, confusion, the comradship and the cynical humor that men who are constantly together often use. The protagonist, Robin, is often pensive, observing as he is participating, trying to think things through.
Which scene was your favorite?
I liked all the scenes.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes, I would have if I could have. The narrator set the perfect tone for the story. Very well done.
Any additional comments?
Very highly recommended. I will certainly be looking for any other books by this same author.
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- Leah
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- 08-27-12
Still Waiting....
Is there anything you would change about this book?
I just kept waiting for something to happen. There was nothing that really made me connect with the main character.
What could Walter Dean Myers have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?
More character development. The underlying conflict between the soldier and his father never developed fully.
Was Sunrise Over Fallujah worth the listening time?
Sure, but it left me wondering why the book was written/published.
Any additional comments?
Not the moving account I had hoped for.
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- valerie
- 07-26-12
no surprise
This is an interesting first hand story from a soldier who learned tht war is never as romantic as it seems.
0 of 1 people found this review helpful