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Book Review of Matterhorn: A Novel of the Vietnam War

Matterhorn: A Novel of the Vietnam War
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Having read quite a few books about the Vietnam War, both written by men and women, I liiked Matterhorn least of all. The novel is authentic, at least in regards to how the war was fought. The actions of the soldiers, officers and the enemy were written very well. Where the book failed to engage me was in the writing of the character's personalities and emotionally driven actions. The characters are stilted and would appeal to those wanting war history, but not the high emotions of the tragedy of war.