Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk

Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk

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Author: Ben Fountain
Binding: Paperback
Published: Canongate Books, 2016

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk chronicles the surreal experience of a young Iraq War veteran as he and his squad are celebrated during a Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day football game. This incisive novel presents a biting satire of American consumerism and the commodification of heroism, juxtaposing the brutal realities of combat with the manufactured spectacle of a halftime show. Fountain masterfully illustrates the psychological toll of war and the disconnect between soldiers' experiences and the public's perception. The narrative argues for a deeper understanding of sacrifice, all while maintaining a darkly humorous and poignant tone.

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Description

Author: Ben Fountain
Binding: Paperback
Published: Canongate Books, 2016

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk chronicles the surreal experience of a young Iraq War veteran as he and his squad are celebrated during a Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day football game. This incisive novel presents a biting satire of American consumerism and the commodification of heroism, juxtaposing the brutal realities of combat with the manufactured spectacle of a halftime show. Fountain masterfully illustrates the psychological toll of war and the disconnect between soldiers' experiences and the public's perception. The narrative argues for a deeper understanding of sacrifice, all while maintaining a darkly humorous and poignant tone.