Johnny Got His Gun

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Summary: i like the song better!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Review: this book is HARDCORE !!!!!!!! I'M EVEN MORE OF A PACIFIST NOW. I DON'T LIKE TO FIGHT, NEVER DID. AIN'T WAR HELL?????

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Summary: Send a copy to everyone at the Pentagon
Review: This is the most incredible "war novel" ever written. It is the truth and horror of wartime embodied in one person. It is the most humanizing account of war I have ever read, and takes the pacifist overtones of "All Quiet On The Western Front" a step further. My children will be reading this once they are old enough.

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Summary: Simply the most stunning novel I have ever read ...
Review: Beware this book - I challenge anyone to be able to put this book down once they have started reading it. From the first page, the pace grips the reader and never lets go, despite the horrors that unfold, the reader doesn't want to let go. I have not known a book like this, and is my one recommendation for anyone who appreciates excellent writing, you MUST read this ... you simply must.

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Summary: A book based on the nature of one man when he has nothing
Review: This book is incredible. I was made to read it by my english teacher and i can tell now he has very good taste in books. Just the name of the character "Joe Bonham" signifies a lot. The direct purpose of this book was for an anti-war movement, but it turned out to be so much more than that. Its of how one man is alone in the world with nothing to do and no way to get out of the situation. Though somethings are hard to understand because of the style (no punctuation marks), in the end it all comes together and serves its purpose.

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Summary: The Best War Novel Ever Written
Review: Dalton Trumbo gives us the heart-rendering story of a young man lost. It is so incredibly fascinating the way the story is constructed and carried through. You feel all the pain the character feels, and more. It makes you stop, think, and re-evaluate your thoughts on war, youth, and life itself. Read this.

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Summary: Johnny Got His Gun by Dalton Trumbo
Review: Written in stream of consciousness style, Johnny is powerful, brutally frank, and almost overwhelming in content. Dalton Trumbo's pacifist novel has survived several wars for a very good reason. Johnny Got His Gun is hauntingly timeless. Those who know Joe Bonham will never forget him. Each reader will see a reflection of themselves in his well-drawn character.

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Summary: Captivating
Review: WOW! This was a good book, but through out it, the only thing I thought about was where to put punctuation marks. That is the only bad thing about this book, and the only thing I don't like. Other than that, hmmmm very interesting.

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Summary: This book is a MUST-READ for those who take life for granted
Review: Of all the books I've read in my life, "Johnny Got His Gun" has had the most profound effect, by far. Do not be turned off by the title - it is not just another war story. Rather, it is a story about life. A young man injured in a war is literally left with nothing but his mind. This novel combines his current thoughts and memories to provide a chilling portrayal of what really happens to people during a war. After finishing this book you will want to run outside and feel the sun on your face and the grass between your toes. Trust me...you will NEVER again take life for granted once you put this book down. It is simply a must-read. If everyone in the world would read this book, the world's problems would decrease dramatically. Thank you for this gift, Mr. Trumbo.

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Summary: Should be manditory.
Review: My parents had me read this before I joined the Army. What will never leave me is the feeling that when diplomats fail, soldiers fall. Every politician, policy maker, soldier, and teenager should have to read this. I would'nt object to congress reading it every year. Hooah. Infantry!

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Summary: An unforgettable novel
Review: This is one of those stories that you will never forget. A simply stunning read. The first chapter is marvelous. And that bit about the rat...remember..the rat isn't real...the rat isn't real... whew! Okay, he does go a bit overboard on the self-ritious stuff. But otherwise, pretty darn goo