Review of Deadly Waters: The Vietnam Naval War And Its Aftermath
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Review of Deadly Waters: The Vietnam Naval War And Its Aftermath
[Following is a volunteer review of "Deadly Waters: The Vietnam Naval War And Its Aftermath" by Randy Miller.]
Deadly Waters: The Vietnam Naval War And Its Aftermath by Randy Miller is a historical fiction novel about a teenage boy from rural Vermont. Zack enlists in the Navy, driven by his desire to travel the world. After boot camp, he is deployed to Vietnam. His ship stops in the Philippines for a couple of days. Zack and his friends get involved in an unnecessary fight in a club, which leads to a disastrous outcome for the Navy. The ship heads to Vietnam, where Zack and his companions face danger from the dangerous sea and the Viet Cong. After surviving the war, Zack returns to Vermont and marries his long-term girlfriend, Tally. Zack and Tally dreamt of living a simple happy life in Vermont, but their dreams were crushed by Zack's illness caused by exposure to Agent Orange.
I profoundly enjoyed reading this novel from the start to the end. The novel was easy to read and understand. The author's writing style was top-notch and intriguing. I loved everything about the book, from the well-developed characters to the vivid description of the scenes. I witnessed Zack grow from a curious and courageous teenage boy to a skilled gunman and a frustrated war veteran. It was unfortunate to witness how an unnecessary fight in the club caused so much for the Navy. I liked how Zack and Tally were loving and supportive of each other. Despite the hardships, they chose to stick with each other. I liked how the author portrayed Zack as a resilient and hardworking man.
The only issue I had with this book was in the dialogues. The author spelled words phonetically in the dialogues, which was challenging to understand initially. However, I still enjoyed reading the book despite the phonetics words. Seeing how the United States Department of Veterans Affairs betrayed the Vietnam War veteran was sad. Veterans fighting with the department they believed would offer them compensation was disappointing. This book is one of a kind. I hope it will be made into a film.
I found no spelling or grammar errors, so it was well-edited. For that reason, I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. I applaud the author for his great work.
I recommend this book to people who like reading a historical fiction novel. It is a well-told tale of war, love, and betrayal, perfect for historical fiction lovers. However, I don't recommend it to younger readers because of its violent scenes.
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Deadly Waters: The Vietnam Naval War And Its Aftermath
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Deadly Waters: The Vietnam Naval War And Its Aftermath by Randy Miller is a historical fiction novel about a teenage boy from rural Vermont. Zack enlists in the Navy, driven by his desire to travel the world. After boot camp, he is deployed to Vietnam. His ship stops in the Philippines for a couple of days. Zack and his friends get involved in an unnecessary fight in a club, which leads to a disastrous outcome for the Navy. The ship heads to Vietnam, where Zack and his companions face danger from the dangerous sea and the Viet Cong. After surviving the war, Zack returns to Vermont and marries his long-term girlfriend, Tally. Zack and Tally dreamt of living a simple happy life in Vermont, but their dreams were crushed by Zack's illness caused by exposure to Agent Orange.
I profoundly enjoyed reading this novel from the start to the end. The novel was easy to read and understand. The author's writing style was top-notch and intriguing. I loved everything about the book, from the well-developed characters to the vivid description of the scenes. I witnessed Zack grow from a curious and courageous teenage boy to a skilled gunman and a frustrated war veteran. It was unfortunate to witness how an unnecessary fight in the club caused so much for the Navy. I liked how Zack and Tally were loving and supportive of each other. Despite the hardships, they chose to stick with each other. I liked how the author portrayed Zack as a resilient and hardworking man.
The only issue I had with this book was in the dialogues. The author spelled words phonetically in the dialogues, which was challenging to understand initially. However, I still enjoyed reading the book despite the phonetics words. Seeing how the United States Department of Veterans Affairs betrayed the Vietnam War veteran was sad. Veterans fighting with the department they believed would offer them compensation was disappointing. This book is one of a kind. I hope it will be made into a film.
I found no spelling or grammar errors, so it was well-edited. For that reason, I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. I applaud the author for his great work.
I recommend this book to people who like reading a historical fiction novel. It is a well-told tale of war, love, and betrayal, perfect for historical fiction lovers. However, I don't recommend it to younger readers because of its violent scenes.
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Deadly Waters: The Vietnam Naval War And Its Aftermath
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
