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Name: Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk
Rating: 3.714285714285 (7 reviews)
Author: Ben Fountain

📘 Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk by Ben Fountain

Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk is a satirical novel set against the backdrop of the United States' involvement in Iraq. The book follows the survivors of the Bravo Squad's victory tour at Texas Stadium, a football mecca of the Dallas Cowboys, where they present themselves to the media as heroes. The novel delves into the disconnect between the soldiers' experiences in Iraq and their return to the United States, where their actions and actions are viewed differently. The author uses football and satire to examine themes of national identity, the soldier's role in war, and the media's portrayal of heroism. The novel is a reflection on the complexities of war and the impact it has on soldiers and society.

First publish date: 2012

Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comic Satire

Authors: Ben Fountain

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