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Stan Blackburn
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As I guessed, Owen will serve as an Army officer in Vietnam. The tragedy of the novel will most likely happen in that context since Owen's dream dictates that he will save children and die as a 1LT Paul O. Meany, Jr.
— Oct 08, 2025 01:27PM
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Stan Blackburn
is on page 410 of 617
Holy smokes, the book takes off in "The Voice" chapter (~ and sustains its hilarity and outlandish build up in the ensuing chapters. John and Owen are now young adults who have bonded well, and Owen's sharp sarcastic wit and rebellious nature are so good.
— Oct 07, 2025 09:37AM
