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An account that captures the passions, tragedies, and realities of the Vietnam era in the voice of one who understood Vietnam.
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This is Groom's first novel. It is a solid first work with interesting characters. Although not as inspired as Forrest Gump, "Better Times Than These" is enjoyable.
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is a vivid, gripping account that captures the passions, tragedies, and brutal realities of the vietnam era in the authoritive voice of one who understood vietnam.
A good book, I enjoyed it.
Summer 1966: First Lieutenant Bill Kahn was studying geology on an ROTC scholarship: now he is the Executive Officer of Bravo Company, responsible for leading over one hundered young men into combat.
A vivid gripping account that captures the passions, tragedies, and brutal realities of the Vietnam era...
A vivid gripping account that captures the passions, tragedies, and brutal realities of the Vietnam era...