Shuailun Xie’s Reviews > Devotion (Adapted for Young Adults): An Epic Story of Heroism and Friendship > Status Update

A miracle did not happen. Although Tom tried his best to rescue him, even risking his own life, Jesse, sadly, died in that plane crash. Daisy's reaction to his death is heartbreaking. The fact that Tom was forced to leave Jesse, who was still alive, was even more sad. However, although Jesse had died, his legacy will never be forgotten. The "lost legion" successfully retreated, and their contributions will live on.

I find a part very interesting. When Red's legion is surrounded by enemies and feeling hopeless, the air support, regardless of the weather, helps the marines to survive like saviors. Also, I am shocked by how deadly a war can be. When Tom's group dropped a bomb on the enemy, they suffered a painful death. Jesse was also in a struggling situation, and I am looking forward to seeing what will happen. Will he survive?

I was impressed by the generosity of black steward toward Jesse. They gifted a Rolex, one of the most expensive watch brand, to celebrate Jesse's birthday. It is heartwarming to see that even in such a dangerous place, there is still love. After this, however, as China joined war, Jesse and Tom were again fighting. Although I know this is just a book, I still feel very weird reading my country being the "villian."

As the book is entering the Korean War, I find it more interesting to read. The growth of several characters standed out to me. Red, as a rookie, destroyed a tank and saved his friend. Marty in the Leyte even successfully hitted a bridge. I am concerned about Tom, however, as he felt very guilty killing people. As the book proceed, China will soon join the war, and I am excited to see how the plot will become then.

Tom had some love interest with a woman in Lebanon. I find it funny that when he woke up the next day, he immediately regretted the stupid things he had done last night just to flirt with that girl. The Leyte also sailed to Korea, meaning the two main characters would be fighting directly. I was a little emotional, seeing them spending their last few days with their family before deployment to such a dangerous place.

In this part, the Korean War broke out, and I noticed a few paragraphs describing it. I found Jesse's perspective interesting. Jesse was worried about the possibility of another world war breaking out and sacrificing. Unlike Tom, Jesse had a family, making him way more concerned about the possible dangers. I also find it funny when Marty was assigned to work extensively and was unable to meet his French girlfriend.

In the next few chapters, there were more background stories about the two contrasting protagonists. I really admire Jesse, who was from a poor sharecropper family and worked very diligently to be a pilot. I still remember that when he told others that he would be a pilot, he was laughed at. As time goes by, the Korean War will soon break out, and I am looking forward to seeing these two participating in it.

I first noticed Tom's special perspective on the Chinese army. The education I had in China is that these soldiers are heroes, helping North Korea and defending the U.S. invasion. From Tom's perspective, however, they are terrifying enemies who killed their "boys." I also noticed the difference between the two families. One is wealthy, while the other had a struggling past. How did Jesse end up as an admirable pilot?