- Paperback: 464 pages
- Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc; Reissue edition (1 Jan 1997)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0451190475
- ISBN-13: 978-0451190475
- Product Dimensions: 17 x 10.4 x 3.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,374,973 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Format:Paperback
I read this book awhile back and I was not impressed. Truscott sounded like a self-righteous and bitter crybaby who probably should have spent his college years back in the 60's with all the other hippies. I am sure West Point has its problems but the way that Truscott eviscerates the school you really have to wonder is it that bad? I also did not get a good sense of what the school was like for the cadets. I mean apart from plebe year how was it for the average upperclass cadet? If you want to read a book about a military college that celebrates both the good and the bad evenly. I recomend The Lords of Discipline by Pat Conroy. A Sense of Honor by James Webb. Or even the Academy by Ed Ruggero. West Point actually banned this book for 20 years, and probably for the first time my life I can probably say that I agree with a book banning.
Format:Paperback
I bought this book because a friend had recommended it and I read the reviews posted and thought I might learn something about the Academy and enjoy the book at the same time. I learned LITTLE that I wanted to know about West Point and spoke to West Pointers who said the book was highly fictionalized for effect quite often. I think the guy must have learned something there because he doesnt write badly, just not well enough to get me to buy another of his books. AND I have a hard time imagining Lee, Eisenhower, Grant or Buzz Aldrin having such filthy mouths as just about everyone in this book! Pointers I spoke to said the school frowns on talk like that.
Format:Paperback
This was a great book. I went to West Point and hated it, this book was very powerful and was almost like being there again.
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A good place to start
I bought this book only because I though the sequel sounded interesting. But Dress Gray held my attention better than I dreamed it would. Read more
Published on 26 Dec 1998
Gives superficial overview of academy
Although this book gives superficial overview of academy, it does bring back memories of the place The good, the bad and the awful. Read more
Published on 11 Nov 1998
Excellent mystery; factual portrail of life at West Point
For anyone considering entering West Point, or any service academy, this novel is a MUST. The portrail was excellent and factual. Read more
Published on 14 Oct 1998
A peek behind the wall.
Truscott, a graduate, writes with great insight about the Corps of Cadets. However the plot leaves something to be desired. Read more
Published on 27 Aug 1998
I thought the book was great, but was disappointed with end.
I thought the book was great in fact it made me search for more titles by the author. However, I was disappointed by the end. Read more
Published on 25 Nov 1997
An entertaining West Point thriller.
Truscott's book is reminiscent of Pat Conroy's "The Lords of Discipline," although the tone is less emotional and the style is a little cruder. Read more
Published on 18 Nov 1997
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