James A. MichenerFiction · Historical Fiction·1907–1997
The Bridges at Toko-ri
Synopsis
Lieutenant Harry Brubaker, a naval aviator, finds himself in the thick of the Korean War, far from his comfortable life as a lawyer in Denver. As he faces the harsh realities of combat and the constant threat of enemy forces, he grapples with the profound question of his purpose and the sacrifices demanded by war. This story explores the internal struggles of a man caught between duty and his longing for home.
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Prose complexity 4/10
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