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by: Theodore Judson
Publisher: America House, 2002
Reviewed by: Michele Hernandez For a little known writer from a little known publisher to write such a delightful and polished book seems little short of a miracle. I LOVED this book from the first page to the end. The narrator, the eponymous Tom Wedderburn, stands with other great narrators like Jake Barnes. The first part of the book was favorite, recounting the narrator´s childhood in Wyoming. Partss aare so lyrical they could have been written by Twain or Faulkner. The summer spent in Julie´s shadow was for me the best part of the book. Then comes the coming of age, as the narrator heads of to the Marines and eventually to Iwo Jima. This wass a great war account, reminiscent of The Things They Carried. Except for a few small typos, the book is incredibly rich and powerful. I admit I was sad when I turned the last page. Let´s hope this writer is "discovered" so he can gain more exposure for his excellent writing. michele@aisforadmission.com |
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