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 fictionalized account of a true story. In the South China Sea, Vietnamese sailors contracted the deadly Agent Orange from the water. However, their efforts in the war were dismissed by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. This book is an important reminder of the sacrifices made by the Vietnamese sailors and the lack of recognition for their service. It is a heartbreaking story of how the government failed to provide justice and support to those who had served their country. It is a powerful and poignant story that should never be forgotten. Through the use of fictional characters, the author brings out the tragedy of the victims of Agent Orange. It also serves to remind readers of the sacrifices made by the men who served in the Vietnam War and how their service was unacknowledged for so many years.
This story revolves around Zachariah Martin, born on a farm and raised by his family. As a junior high school student, he became obsessed with joining the Marines, and a recruiter almost tricked him. Despite Zack’s father’s disapproval, Zack decides to join the Blue-Water Navy Mariners because he believes it’s a better option than the Military. As he bid his loved ones and lovely girlfriend, Tally, farewell, he boarded the USS Destroyer (a warship) Hawke. Howell, Mueller, and Kearns were Zack’s friends at Hawke, where he had his initial training. He becomes a skilled gunman and sailor in Vietnam after his training. A terrible event occurs just as everyone is looking forward to returning to their past after the war is over. In the most critical moments, Zachariah and his fellow navy sailors discovered that an organization they believed had their backs might abandon them. Uncover the fate of these brave warriors in Randy Miller’s gripping historical fiction.
What I like about this novel is how Randy Miller captures the bravery, fear, and despair of sailors in a powerful way. The characters’ distinct personalities and unique traits helped to create a vivid and immersive experience for the audience. This allowed viewers to connect with the characters on a more personal level and made them easier to distinguish from their opponents. Throughout this book, I was on the edge of my seat, wondering what would happen next.
I didn’t dislike anything about this fictional book. I had a difficult time reading the first two or three chapters because I had not become accustomed to the writing style and did not fully understand the story, but the moment I started to understand the story, I was blown away by the amount of detail the author included and how it was woven into the story. I ended up loving the book and highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys fiction. The book's perfect editing was evident, as I found no errors.
This novel gets a rating of 5 out of 5 stars from me. I am impressed by the high quality of editing, and the opening poem is an unexpected pleasure that kept me hooked until the very end—an experience that earns this book a perfect rating of 5 stars. The characters were also complex and relatable, which is always a sign of a well-written book. Additionally, the book’s themes of identity and purpose resonated deeply with me, and the ending was satisfying and thought-provoking. All of these elements combined to make this novel a truly remarkable read.
Therefore, I recommend that readers of this book be at least 18 years old to get the most out of it, as the themes explored can be quite complex and the language used is not suitable for younger readers. This book is an incredibly informative and inspiring read that will spark thought and emotion in all fans of historical books. It is a well-written and well-presented piece. Readers who appreciate historical books that address war and its aftereffects will find this book enlightening and thought-provoking.
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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 fictionalized account of a true story. In the South China Sea, Vietnamese sailors contracted the deadly Agent Orange from the water. However, their efforts in the war were dismissed by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. This book is an important reminder of the sacrifices made by the Vietnamese sailors and the lack of recognition for their service. It is a heartbreaking story of how the government failed to provide justice and support to those who had served their country. It is a powerful and poignant story that should never be forgotten. Through the use of fictional characters, the author brings out the tragedy of the victims of Agent Orange. It also serves to remind readers of the sacrifices made by the men who served in the Vietnam War and how their service was unacknowledged for so many years.
This story revolves around Zachariah Martin, born on a farm and raised by his family. As a junior high school student, he became obsessed with joining the Marines, and a recruiter almost tricked him. Despite Zack’s father’s disapproval, Zack decides to join the Blue-Water Navy Mariners because he believes it’s a better option than the Military. As he bid his loved ones and lovely girlfriend, Tally, farewell, he boarded the USS Destroyer (a warship) Hawke. Howell, Mueller, and Kearns were Zack’s friends at Hawke, where he had his initial training. He becomes a skilled gunman and sailor in Vietnam after his training. A terrible event occurs just as everyone is looking forward to returning to their past after the war is over. In the most critical moments, Zachariah and his fellow navy sailors discovered that an organization they believed had their backs might abandon them. Uncover the fate of these brave warriors in Randy Miller’s gripping historical fiction.
What I like about this novel is how Randy Miller captures the bravery, fear, and despair of sailors in a powerful way. The characters’ distinct personalities and unique traits helped to create a vivid and immersive experience for the audience. This allowed viewers to connect with the characters on a more personal level and made them easier to distinguish from their opponents. Throughout this book, I was on the edge of my seat, wondering what would happen next.
I didn’t dislike anything about this fictional book. I had a difficult time reading the first two or three chapters because I had not become accustomed to the writing style and did not fully understand the story, but the moment I started to understand the story, I was blown away by the amount of detail the author included and how it was woven into the story. I ended up loving the book and highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys fiction. The book's perfect editing was evident, as I found no errors.
This novel gets a rating of 5 out of 5 stars from me. I am impressed by the high quality of editing, and the opening poem is an unexpected pleasure that kept me hooked until the very end—an experience that earns this book a perfect rating of 5 stars. The characters were also complex and relatable, which is always a sign of a well-written book. Additionally, the book’s themes of identity and purpose resonated deeply with me, and the ending was satisfying and thought-provoking. All of these elements combined to make this novel a truly remarkable read.
Therefore, I recommend that readers of this book be at least 18 years old to get the most out of it, as the themes explored can be quite complex and the language used is not suitable for younger readers. This book is an incredibly informative and inspiring read that will spark thought and emotion in all fans of historical books. It is a well-written and well-presented piece. Readers who appreciate historical books that address war and its aftereffects will find this book enlightening and thought-provoking.
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Deadly Waters: The Vietnam Naval War And Its Aftermath
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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