Crossing the Rubicon A Novel in Linear Form
Crossing the Rubicon A Novel in Linear Form by Patrick Wageman is a 744-page work published by Xlibris Corporation LLC in April 2010. This novel presents an antiwar narrative set in Vietnam during 1967-68, focusing on the experiences of those who crewed helicopters in an assault helicopter company. The story centers on two main male characters, one from a poor background and the other from a slightly upper middle class, who forge a friendship upon their arrival at the company.
Readers will find a portrayal of the complexities of war through the lens of friendship and personal struggle. The narrative also includes an American female character associated with the Red Cross, who provides a unique perspective through her letters to one of the male protagonists. The themes of war and military life are explored alongside the personal dynamics between the characters, offering insights into their lives during a tumultuous period.
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This antiwar story takes place in 1967-68 in Vietnam. It is about those who crewed the helicopters in an assault helicopter company. There are two main male characters, one poor and one slightly upper middle class. They arrive in their new company on the same day and therefore become friends. Both are 24 years old. There is also an American female character who is in Vietnam with the Red Cross at the beginning of the book but has to return home when her father becomes ill. Her letters to Robert give a female point of view about the war. She is 23.
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