Genre: Contemporary Fiction
Description:
“For Derrick 'Vez' Vezcheck, dwell time –
the period at home between deployments – is a different kind of battle. Swap
enemies for civilian expectations and you get a sense of what Vez is up
against: a patient and loving wife who’ll stick by him no matter what, a young
daughter who’s a little too OK with seeing dad every six months, and a
community that’s quick to thank him for his service, even if he himself has
long forgotten what he’s fighting for.”
Author:
A veteran who fought in Operation Iraqi Freedom, originally from West Virginia, Brandon Davis Jennings now lives in South Bend, Indiana with his family. For more, visit his website.
Appraisal:
Battle Rattle is a story that explores the cost of war off the battle
field. Even if we've never been, the price paid by soldiers who do battle in
injuries and lives is obvious. But what about the difficulties in making the
transition back and forth from war zone to home? The price the soldiers pay as
well as those around them and the struggles to work through for all concerned
is explored in this short novel. If you're looking for a breezy read to escape
the world for a few hours, this isn't the book for you, but if you're willing
to bite off something more weighty and intense, this is a great choice.
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FYI:
Original review posted August 10, 2016
Format/Typo Issues:
No significant issues
Rating: *****
Five Stars
Reviewed
by: BigAl
Approximate word count: 25-30,000 words
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