Fallen Angels

I am reading a book about the Vietnam War called Fallen Angels by Walter Dean Myers. The main character is a black boy from Harlem who is about 18. He is named Perry and he s a good student and good basketball player but he doesn’t have the money for college so he joins up. You really connect with Perry and his new friend from his squad named Peewee. Peewee is a loud mouth but he is hilarious and has a caring side. During the war the characters really find out who they are under pressure. Some of the men stand up for their squad when they need to but others are too cautious and self oriented to do so. The book gives you a small glimpse of the struggles of war. It shows a unique perspective from one man and his thoughts about the war and the horrific things he witnesses. I really like how well developed the characters are in the story. I feel like I connect with them on a personal level. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes war stories and some good action. I have read a lot of war books and this isn’t the best one ever but it s still very good.