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"This first novel of approximately 126,000 words is about a West Point Lieutenant who departs the day after his honeymoon for a tour in Nam with an all volunteer, highly professional Airborne Ranger unit. This book is a portrayal of the elite combatants in Viet Nam in the manner that Band of Brothers portrays the airborne soldiers of World War II. You are taken on a combat tour to Viet Nam in 1970. Tune into his conscious actions and sub-conscious thoughts as he reacts to the reality of war. Join him on his first ambush mission. Then, be right there with him in the back seat of a fixed wing aircraft while he communicates with a team in contact on one frequency, calls in naval gunfire and artillery strikes on another, guides supporting helicopter gunships on yet another while directing his front seat pilot on the intercom. Witness acts of personal courage and unselfish camaraderie. Share intimate moments alone in a tent with a lonely heart. Laugh at hilarious episodes only Rangers can create. Smell fermented fish-head sauce that taints enemy soldiers approaching a ‘hatchet”. Cry at tragic loss of life by both sides of the conflict. Understand the hurt and anger of the worthy warrior held in contempt by a non-discerning nation condemning an unpopular war. The book examines the relationship of the Platoon Leader with his Commander, a Major who was formerly a Sergeant. The conflict plays out with a Court Martial of one the Lieutenant's best bush Rangers. "
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot
Composition of Book
descript. of violence and chases - 10%
Planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 20%
Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 30%
How society works & physical descript. (people, objects, places) - 40%
Tone of story
- suspenseful (sophisticated fear)
Time/era of story:
- 1960's-1970's
War Thriller
Yes
Armed Forces:
- Army
Specific to
- Vietnam
Kid or adult book?
- Adult or Young Adult Book
Escape/rescue behind enemy lines?
Yes
Main Character
Gender
- Male
Profession/status:
- infantry soldier
Age:
- 20's-30's
Is this an ordinary person caught up in events?
Yes
How much violence does he/she use?
- just the right amount
Ethnicity/Race
- White/American
How sensitive is this character?
- middling sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Strong but gentle sense of humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- very athletic
Main Adversary
Identity:
- Male
Age:
- 40's-50's
Profession/status:
- infantry soldier
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- a moderate amount
Motive of antagonist
- power
How sensitive is this character?
- hard edged
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- average physique
Setting
Asia/Pacific
Yes
Asian country:
- Southeast Asia
Mountains/Cliffs
Yes
Mountains:
- climbing on trails
- climbing with ropes
Jungles?
Yes
Jungles
- alligators/crocs
- snakes
Style
Person
- mostly 1st
Accounts of torture and death?
- generic/vague references to death/punishment
Sex
Yes
What kind of sex:
- actual description of sex
A lot of techno jargon?
Yes
Kind of jargon?
- military technology
Is this an e-book?
Yes
Amount of dialog
- roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
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