Review: Well written, thoughtful and human- do yourself a favor and read
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 7, 2013
I found this author quite by accident finding one of his other books on my "recommended" list from Amazon.  I read it and enjoyed it, so I bought this one.  Technically pretty well written, but that's not it's strong point for me. I appreciated the true openness of the story.  There were no judgements,of the characters, the circumstances, the military...none.  Just pure, really good storytelling, and I LOVED that.  I normally despise the doormat type characters, and the main character in this was a classic self-deprecating whiner, and I thought I was going to hate him.  However, as you read and understand the story, you get why it had to be that way.  That the doormat was necessary to a point, and the personal growth of that character, and what he helped to build in those around him created one of few moments for me where there was a true redemption. The characters were charming, unique, politically incorrect, and altogether engaging.  I loved the diversity of viewpoints, which were thoughtfully done, intelligent, and felt legitimate, both to the story and to real life.Honestly, I have already recommended this book to a couple of my more open-minded friends, and if you want a really good story, well written characters, and a good laugh at all the right moments, and a bit of a cry as well, this book is so very worth your time.PS - I think I am in love with Petey!