Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012
307
Novel • Fiction
Texas • 2000s
2012
Adult
18+ years
Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk follows nineteen-year-old specialist Billy Lynn, who, after a firefight in Iraq makes him famous, returns home with Bravo Company for a victory tour intended to boost support for the war. As they navigate a day at a Dallas Cowboys game, the soldiers confront the superficiality of public adulation, the reality of their trauma, and the challenge of reintegration into civilian life.
Gritty
Challenging
Emotional
Contemplative
Bittersweet
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Ben Fountain's Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk is lauded for its poignant critique of war and media sensationalism, juxtaposed with sharp, satirical humor. Reviewers praise Fountain's prose and character depth, but some find the pacing uneven. The novel’s indictment of American culture resonates, yet a few critiques mention overly cynical undertones.
Readers who appreciate sharp social commentary and dark humor will enjoy Ben Fountain's Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk. Fans of Catching-22 or The Things They Carried will find the book's exploration of war, media, and heroism compelling and thought-provoking. Suitable for those interested in contemporary political and social issues.
33,946 ratings
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307
Novel • Fiction
Texas • 2000s
2012
Adult
18+ years
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