The Sweet War Man: A Novel

Paul Barcelo
iUniverse (2009)
ISBN 9781440119958
Reviewed by Carol Hoyer, PhD, for Reader Views (6/09)


This is a book with characters that you will love and hate! The author who is prior military was very detailed with the development of his characters and facts about the military. Being an Army brat and the spouse of a military soldier, I could relate to this book completely.

Randy Thayer is joining the military because he has always wanted to fly; however, his girlfriend Andrea doesn’t want him to join and go to Vietnam. She would rather have him work for her father’s company. Andrea is very selfish, devious and power hungry. She does not understand the military and a soldier’s job, and doesn’t want to. She is the character you will love or hate.

Randy’s neighbor Faith has always been in love with Randy and stands by him with love and support through all his trials and tribulations. He loves her, but not with the same love he has for Andrea. Faith’s character is one whom readers will root for to win the love of Randy.

The reading was fast-paced and once you start reading you won’t want to put it down. The author did an excellent job on his first novel, “The Sweet War Man.” I would love to see more books by Paul Barcelo.

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