A review by srasmus
Johnny Got His Gun by Dalton Trumbo

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

This book was hard to read. A stream of consciousness narrative from the perspective of a man locked into his own body. It truly shows the horror of war, and what it does to people. We learn about this man's family, friends, lovers, and life before it was swiftly turned into a living nightmare. Ungodly claustrophobic at times, I truly felt the panic and horror of the protagonist the entire time.
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