'1968' by Joe Haldeman is a unique blend of fiction and nonfiction, set in the tumultuous year of 1968. The story follows Spider, a young draftee in Vietnam, and his girlfriend Beverly. The book delves into the horrors of war, the struggles of soldiers dealing with PTSD, and the impact of the events of 1968 on their lives. The writing style is described as tightly written, with short chapters that focus on the experiences of the characters.
From The Publisher:
In 1968, a nation fought two wars: one abroad...and one with itself. On one front, Spider walked point and tried to survive an insanity he neither accepted nor understood. On another, his "girl," Beverly, drifted into a strange counterculture that offered her dangerous freedoms at the price of her innocence. In 1968, a great black leader was murdered on a balcony in Memphis...a political convention in Chicago was stained with young blood...and Spider and Beverly searched for their separate peace in two worlds on fire. It was the year that changed us all. In 1968, everything went crazy.
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