Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk: A Powerful and Moving Novel

Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk is a powerful and moving novel that tells the story of a young soldier who returns home from Iraq to a hero's welcome. The novel follows Billy as he struggles to adjust to civilian life and to deal with the horrors he has witnessed in war.

Billy Lynn is a 19-year-old soldier who has just returned from Iraq. He is a member of Bravo Company, which was involved in a fierce firefight that was captured on video and became a viral sensation. Billy and his fellow soldiers are now being celebrated as heroes, and they are being taken on a victory tour of the country.

Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk: A Novel

by Ben Fountain

4.1 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1721 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
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Print length	:	325 pages

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But Billy is struggling to adjust to civilian life. He is haunted by the memories of what he has seen and done in war. He is also struggling to deal with the fact that he is now a celebrity. He is not sure who he is anymore, or what he wants to do with his life.

As Billy walks through the halftime show at a Dallas Cowboys football game, he reflects on his life and on the war. He thinks about his fellow soldiers, who have been killed or injured. He thinks about the Iraqi civilians who have been caught in the crossfire. And he thinks about the future of his country.

Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk is a powerful and moving novel that tells the story of a young soldier who is trying to find his way home. It is a novel about war, about homecoming, and about the search for meaning in a world that has been torn apart by violence.

About the Author

Ben Fountain is a former Marine who served in Iraq. He is the author of the novel Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk, which won the National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction. Fountain's writing has been praised for its realism, its compassion, and its insights into the human condition.

Reviews

"Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk is a powerful and moving novel that tells the story of a young soldier who returns home from Iraq to a hero's welcome. The novel follows Billy as he struggles to adjust to civilian life and to deal with the horrors he has witnessed in war. Fountain's writing is realistic, compassionate, and insightful, and he creates a complex and believable character in Billy Lynn. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the human cost of war."

- The New York Times

"Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk is a masterpiece. Fountain has written a novel that is both heartbreaking and hopeful, and that will stay with you long after you finish it. Billy Lynn is a character that you will never forget, and his story is one that you will never forget."

- The Washington Post

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Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk: A Novel

by Ben Fountain

4.1 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1721 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	325 pages

FREE