Johnny Got His Gun by Dalton Trumbo
"Johnny Got His Gun" is a powerful anti-war novel that tells the story of Joe Bonham, a young soldier who wakes up in a hospital bed after being severely injured in World War I. Trapped in his own body, Joe is unable to see, hear, speak, or move, but his mind remains intact. Through his internal monologue, Joe reflects on his past, his dreams, and the horrors of war, ultimately questioning the value of sacrifice and the devastating consequences of armed conflict.
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- Published
- 1939
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 288
- Original Language
- English
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(4.3)
- Alternate Titles
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- E Johnny Prese Il Fucile
- E Johnny prese il fucile
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This book is on the following 7 lists:
- 100th on 100 Best Western(United States) Works of Fiction (San Francisco Chronicle)
- 112th on Books Of The Century (Library Journal)
- 564th on Fantasy and Horror: A Critical and Historical Guide (Book)
- 4700th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- Horror: The 100 Best Books ("Horror: The 100 Best Books" Book by Stephen Jones (Editor) and Kim Newman (Editor))
- IWU Select 100 Must-Read Books (IWU (Faculty, Staff, and Students))
- "Our Readable Century", The Best Books of the 20th Century -- Honorable Mention ( January Magazine)