The last thing that Ben Bright's family and friends expect him to do when he leaves school is to enlist in the Army. After all he's a good student, a great actor and he has the girlfriend that everyone wants. But it's just the kind of dutiful thing he would do. When things go badly wrong in Iraq and Ben ends up with a head injury, the question is, will he be able to claim back the life he could have had?
This is a sobering story, one of those ones that explore circumstances where the person never thinks it could happen to them. It gets you thinking about the stupidity and horror of war as well as what it means for everyone around you when their worst fears are realised.
Who would enjoy this? If you enjoy thought-provoking stories that focus on real life situations, then this fast read is the book for you.
Reviewed by Jason
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