David McDonald (8)

This is a first class story anyone with an interest in the war genre needs to read, as it is a very unique book. The events take place in Afghanistan, but it is written differently than most war books, as the story is mostly about events that take place with the war in the background.

In order to write a story like this, you need to have knowledge about how the war in Afghanistan was thought, how else could a writer describe the surroundings and the events as detailed as David McDonald? Therefore, although this is a fictional book, the events can be connected to how life really is for everyday soldiers who are fighting the war.

Enlightenment helps create a better view on the lives of soldiers, as well as civilians in war time. This book deserves a lot of respect, and I am very pleased that the author has taken the effort to put his stories on paper. That must not have been an easy task, especially since so much emotion is involved in reliving the events that are written about.

In only 12 chapters, a life story of a solder deployed in Afghanistan is told. As the reader, you get to experience some of the hardships, emotions, losses, fears, and frustrations people go through every day. It is a fantastic opportunity to learn about what it feels like to be deployed as a professional soldier of war and piece. Not just adults could learn, but also students in high school could red this book in order to have a better perspective on war fare and how working within the army looks like. First hand views from a veteran is I think the best information that can help an adolescent make a better informed choice for going into the army. I am not sure if the author thought of this angle, but I feel that this book could be of service in that area too.

Concluding, this is a great book for people interested in this particular genre, as well as for people who want to learn more about the events during the Afghan war from a real veteran.… (meer)