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Shooter: A Gripping Tale of War and Redemption by Walter Dean Myers

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Shooter

by Walter Dean Myers

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	932 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	137 pages

About the Book

Shooter is a young adult novel by Walter Dean Myers that was first published in 1992. The novel tells the story of Jamal Hicks, a young man who is sent to fight in the Vietnam War. Jamal is a gifted basketball player, but he is also a troubled young man who has been involved in gangs and violence. In Vietnam, Jamal is assigned to a sniper unit, and he quickly becomes one of the best shooters in the war. However, Jamal's time in Vietnam is also marked by violence and brutality, and he is forced to confront the horrors of war firsthand.

After the war, Jamal returns home to New York City, but he is haunted by his experiences in Vietnam. He struggles to adjust to civilian life, and he turns to drugs and alcohol to try to forget the horrors he has seen. However, Jamal's friends and family refuse to give up on him, and they help him to find a way to heal and redeem himself.

Themes

Shooter explores a number of important themes, including:

* The complexities of war * The importance of redemption * The enduring power of hope

Myers does not shy away from the horrors of war, but he also shows how even in the darkest of times, there is always hope for redemption. Jamal's story is a powerful reminder that it is never too late to change and that even those who have made mistakes can find redemption.

Critical Reception

Shooter has received critical acclaim for its powerful and moving story. The novel has been praised for its realistic portrayal of war, its complex and sympathetic characters, and its ultimately hopeful message. Shooter has won numerous awards, including the National Book Award for Young People's Literature and the Newbery Medal.

Why You Should Read Shooter

Shooter is a must-read for anyone interested in war, redemption, or hope. Myers' novel is a powerful and moving story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it. Shooter is a classic of young adult literature, and it is a book that everyone should read.

Shooter

by Walter Dean Myers

4.3 out of 5