Cherries: A Vietnam War Novel - 3rd Edition
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4.2 • 19 Ratings
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- £4.49
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- £4.49
Publisher Description
In 1970, John Kowalski was among the many young, inexperienced soldiers sent to Vietnam to participate in a contentious war. Referred to as “Cherries” by their veteran counterparts, these recruits were plunged into a horrific reality. The on-the-job training was rigorous, yet most of these youths were ill-prepared to handle the severe mental, emotional, and physical demands of combat. Experiencing enemy fire and observing death up close initiates a profound transformation that is irreversible.
The author excels at storytelling. Readers affirm feeling immersed alongside the characters, partaking in their struggle for survival, experiencing the fear, awe, drama, and grief, observing acts of courage, and occasionally sharing in their humor.
"Cherries" presents an unvarnished account, and upon completion, readers will gain a deeper appreciation for the trials these young men faced over a year. It's a narrative that grips the reader throughout.
The Third Edition is available beginning (1/3/2025) and includes thirty-eight personal photos
Customer Reviews
Mr
Brilliant.
Cherries
Hmmmm....just read the first few pages and the prose is embarrassingly poor. Don't see myself reading much more. I think I just wasted my money. That's the danger of buying a book you've never heard anything about. There's usually a reason for that.
A gut wrenching read
The book was a fast start and didn't slow down.
The characters were well portrayed and I got to feel that I knew them on a personal level.
The writer spoke of events in such well written detail that you felt you were there with him.
A fantastic, thought provoking read that held me captive to the end.
A definite must read. Highly recommended, a must have book.
My thanks to the author and I hope he puts pen to paper for a second similar novel.