Fallen Angels by Walter Dean Myers
Set during the Vietnam War, the narrative follows a young African American soldier, Richie Perry, who enlists in the army with hopes of escaping the limitations of his Harlem upbringing. As he navigates the brutal realities of combat, Perry grapples with fear, camaraderie, and the moral complexities of war. Through his experiences, the story explores themes of racial tension, the loss of innocence, and the search for identity amidst the chaos and violence of the battlefield.
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- Published
- 1988
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- American
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- 309-320
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- English
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