Five stars should be easy to explain: roughly equal to best in genre. This is an unusual, unsettling, and powerful collection of some 52 poems, all in free verse. While you should not let my star count override your own judgement of content, (more on the stars, counting, and my rating challenges later,) I will try to give you an insight into this unique and disturbing book. Then you can decide for yourself. I think you will agree with my assessment.
5 Stars for a well-written study of a soldier's life. Anyone interested in military stories enjoy reading this.
This poetic-style memoir is a powerful rendition of a man's experience with war, but not your typical
front line soldier. This story isn't about battle. Instead, the reader is lead through a nerve-wracking journey of military orders, headlines, and the seemingly interminable waiting of men in the background of the fight.
5 Stars. Very touching poems. Awesome language, it feels like a painting. As a bonus there are excellent photographs which capture a readers heart. It takes you to that ear of emotion, pride, anguish, suffering and patriotism.
