Review of Deadly Waters: The Vietnam Naval War And Its Aftermath

[Daksha Dash]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Deadly Waters: The Vietnam Naval War And Its Aftermath" by Randy Miller.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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A work of historical fiction is Randy Miller's Deadly Waters: The Vietnam Naval War and Its Aftermath. The narrative depicts the lives of the Navy veterans, including their love of battle and commitment to defending their nation. The narrative shows how, despite giving their all in battle, naval veterans are not adequately recognised or treated for their efforts. The main characters, Eastman, Michael Howell, and Zack Martin, are the focus of the narrative. The novel illustrates the real-life events that took place during the conflict while also capturing the thriller suspense of the Vietnam conflict from the perspective of the Navy personnel in this fictional story. By bearing in mind their endurance, commitment, and sacrifice, the novel depicts a close-up view of the Navy personnel engaged in combat. The book portrays the private lives of Navy personnel both during and after the war. Will these fearless and heroic men make it home and lead quiet lives there, or will the final memories of the battle haunt them forever?

The narrative is both captivating and educational. Despite being a work of fiction, the ingredients in this book give the story a sense of realism. I appreciated how nicely everything in the story is plotted. The book shows how politics plays a critical role in a war and how, in the hands of the wrong people, power may lead to the worst possible outcomes and result in the suffering of many individuals. The book teaches the reader that in a conflict, no one wins and that the consequences of a battle are never positive. Readers are forced to reevaluate their preconceived notions and discover that people on both sides of the war are trying to survive and lead a regular day-to-day life because of the story's significant themes, which are sprinkled throughout the entire book.

Nothing about this book can be faulted. The book's excellent tension, thriller, and action-packed climax are the things I enjoyed because they ensured the readers wouldn't get bored and the plot wouldn't drag. The romance between several of my favorite characters was included in the plot, which I thought added some interesting elements to the narrative. Readers will find the novel appealing because it has both amusing and emotional elements.

Overall, this historical fiction book is fascinating and educational, and I loved it. This book is exceptionally well-edited because I found no grammatical mistakes in it. I liked this book overall, and after taking all the aforementioned factors into account, I would happily give it a perfect rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

I would suggest this book to people who enjoy historical fiction set in the Vietnam War and want an engrossing glimpse into the lives of Navy veterans in both civilian and combat environments. Additionally, I would want to let the readers know that the book contains non-borderline profanity.

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Deadly Waters: The Vietnam Naval War And Its Aftermath
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[Janet Alex]

I was so sad and angry when Zack died. I mean he gave a lot to the country. He did well in the naval ship he served. He experienced the horrors of war. And then, he gets cancer from his hard work, and the government cannot help him?