This book was SO good, I finished it within a few hours. The author, Trish Doller did a really good job at making the book flow and only putting the things necessary to the plot line. Many authors give a lot of details and kind of filler chapters, which is nice sometimes to get a good image, but by Doller allowed the reader to really use their imagination with the details. I also liked that we got snippets of Travis's time in Afghanistan through his dreams. This gave us a better sense of what he went through and a better understanding of his relationship with his troops, compared to the relationship he has with his family and friends back home.
This would be a really good book for really anyone. It has a lot of things that appeal to a wide audience. The love story gives it a lightness and also something to look forward to for Travis, while the nightmares of his time in war, post-tramatic stress and Travis's "tough guy" attitude gives the story depth and I think a clearer view of what people have to face when coming back from war.
LOVED THIS BOOK!
Doller does do a great job of creating an interesting, simple read that is full of emotion. Travis is such a relatable character and the things he experiences in the novel are also easy to relate to. We get to experience his time in Afghanistan, but we also get to experience his time at home and his struggles with his family and friends. I think this would be a great read for high school students!
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