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Title: Excellent dialogue
Review: I just recently bought the book and read it in a few days. I do not think it is particularly strong on character development nor do I think the plot of the book is going to surprise anyone; it is, afterall, a chronicle of an already very well chronicled war. BUT, the dialogue is excellent, it had me chuckling and laughing several times, and the writing style is strong and engaging. I would compare it to Pulp Fiction, Full Metal Jacket and Training Day where the dialogue of the characters, along with a standout performance here and there, is the backbone of the movie. I read an excerpt of this book in the CalAggie alumni magazine (I tried to join the Marines in the summer of 1990 and went to the Oakland MEPS only to be declined on a medical technicality. A few days later I was a freshman at UCD)and decided to buy it because it sounded interesting and because Mr. Swofford had spent some time in this area. I am glad I did and I wholly endorse this book.
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