Christopher Gerald Robinson

I have mixed feelings about this book although the writing was very good. The Wiki page (which I thought was a very unique idea) sharing the experiences of the two protagonists, despite the book's synopsis, plays a very small role in the overall narrative, which was a bit disappointing. I also found the book to be overly long; this may just be a personal preference, but I didn't think there was anything that needed to be said in this book that couldn't have been said in less than the 448 pages that make up the book. However, I thought the authors did a great job of blending their voices. I was unable to tell which writer wrote which part of the book which is a rare occurrence. The narrative was seamless and the writing quite good. The character development was excellent, although I can't say that I really cared for any of the characters (they are not a particularly likable bunch). Some parts of the book seemed to be simply dropped in and didn't really have anything to do with the overall story (which bolsters my point about the length). Overall this is an excellent character study and worth the read.… (meer)

While this is a beautifully written book, it is not a compelling story. Mickey and Halifal became instant friends, partied together where they met a free spirit named Mani, and then are separated when Hal continues on the college in Boston while Mickey’s unit is called to Iraq. Mani is a tie that continues to bind them as she married Mickey for his benefits before he shipped off despite being in love with Hal, who she ends up with. Mickey has a short affair with Tricia in Iraq, but the war itself brings too many pressures on the couple. What is unique is that the men remain in some communication through a Wikipedia page they create and maintain throughout the story.… (meer)