Review of Brothers Bound

[Neto Onuoha]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Brothers Bound" by Bruce K. Berger.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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“Brothers Bound” by Bruce K. Berger is a powerful and emotional story depicting resilience, survival, and redemption. It portrays the unbreakable bond between two friends, Buck and Hues, who were American soldiers recruited into the Vietnam War. They eventually became prisoners of war, captured by enemy soldiers after surviving a helicopter crash. The story is written from Bucks’ perspective as he recounts the tale of living ugly, monotonous lives in thick, swampy forests. Read on to find out how Buck and Hues navigated the harsh terrain of the Vietnam War.
 
 
The story narrates in great detail the horrors and rigors of the enemy camp where they were held and the details of their excruciating journey to freedom. These brothers bonded over trauma and brutal experiences while constantly being on the brink of death. Hues, despite being thoroughly beaten and badly battered, always sensed and alerted Buck whenever there was danger in their path. Buck was strengthened countless times by Hues' relentless spirit, constantly nudging him forward. All they were left with were memories and fantasies of their previously perfect lives, followed by a cruel snap back to the reality of their pain and torture and the hopelessness of their situation. 
 
The author expertly writes to express the emotions and pain of the characters. I enjoyed the rich qualities and distinctiveness of the main characters. Hues believed in God after his father died, while Buck had lost faith in God following adverse conditions. Buck was constantly greeted by memories of his father, asking him never to give up. This book covers concepts of resilience, the impact of war, hope, brotherly love, and making memories.
 
I found no negative thing to criticize in this book. It was error-free and expertly edited. Therefore, I am very pleased to award this book a solid rating of five out of five stars. The author did an excellent job of expressing to the reader the emotions and experiences of the characters.
 
“Brothers Bound” is a must-read for lovers of historical fiction and stories of unbreakable friendship. I also recommend this to lovers of war literature and those that love a suspenseful and engaging read.

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[Joe Alex 2]

The story of Buck and Hues is a powerful testament to friendship, resilience, and the harsh realities of war, capturing the emotional depth of their struggle for survival and their unbreakable bond.