192 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)
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Language: English
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This novel was the source text of Kubrick\'s "Full Metal Jacket". It follows the career of the sardonic narrator from the organized sadism of Marine basic training to an assignment as a combat reporter in Vietnam to his experiences as a platoon co...
Community Reviews Summary of 32 reviews
Moods
tense 66%
challenging 33%
emotional 33%
informative 33%
reflective 33%
sad 33%
Pace
medium 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Loveable characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%Average rating
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192 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This novel was the source text of Kubrick\'s "Full Metal Jacket". It follows the career of the sardonic narrator from the organized sadism of Marine basic training to an assignment as a combat reporter in Vietnam to his experiences as a platoon co...
Community Reviews Summary of 32 reviews
Moods
tense 66%
challenging 33%
emotional 33%
informative 33%
reflective 33%
sad 33%
Pace
medium 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Loveable characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.