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Better Times Than These
Better Times Than These
Author: Winston Groom
ISBN-13: 9780671522667
ISBN-10: 0671522663
Publication Date: 12/1/1994
Pages: 464
Rating:
  • Currently 3.2/5 Stars.
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3.2 stars, based on 19 ratings
Publisher: Pocket
Book Type: Paperback
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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.
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A good book, I enjoyed it.
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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...