Review: Gripping Drama
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 29, 2011
I received a complimentary copy of this book in order toreview it.This book takes place in 1985, so it can get a bit confusing at times, but it's a good read.  The plot centers around Nick Ricci, a Vietnam veteran who accidentally discovers his supposedly KIA war buddy is still alive in Vietnam, left behind, and Kate Buchanan, Nick's ex-flame turned disillusioned criminal attorney.When Nick attends a lecture and sees a slide show of current day Vietnam, he recognizes a familiar face that plunges his mind right back into the war.  He realizes that his buddy Leon is alive.  He hires Kate to help him get the wheels rolling that will prove it and bring his friend home, while trying to keep his business afloat dealing with Kate's snobby banker boyfriend, and his finances solvent after his divorce.With the help of some great supporting characters, Kate and Nick deal with the present challenge while also trying to rekindle their past relationship.This book deals with the very real consequences of war, which is still so timely in today's political climate.  It explores the hope that can come from tragedy.  It really sucks you in and pulls on your heart strings.  Keep a box of tissues nearby.