Shenanigan [Paperback]

Charles Reilly (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Republic Books (September 15, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1881636313
• ISBN-13: 978-1881636311
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,735,230 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Very entertaining. Interesting characters. Brilliant work., October 8, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Shenanigan (Paperback)

A friend of mine recommended this book to me. I found the characters to be fascinating, the story to draw to a conclusion representing the human soul in all of us, and the most realistic love-story-twist to boot. If you are into humanity and/or the effects of war on the lives of our soldiers, this book is for you.

4.0 out of 5 stars Saga of Vietnam War and its Aftermath, May 19, 2002

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Ilene Pendleton (Manhattan Beach, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shenanigan (Paperback)

This book is for anyone interested in the Vietnam War and particularly the US Army Rangers. The story concerns two New Englanders who wind up in the same company but become involved in their own private feud while battling the NVA enemy. The battle scenes are realistic and very graphic and it gives the reader an insight into how this brutal war was fought from the perspective of the average infantryman. The second part of the book is about what happened to the two main characters as they live and relive these experiences many years later. I recommend this book for anyone who seeks to find out the motivation of our soldiers when in battle and how they are able to cope with all of it in later life. This book was certainly an eye-opener for me and I'm sure for others who have read it.

5.0 out of 5 stars Moving and Compelling, November 4, 2000

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Tracey Hicks (Redondo Beach, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shenanigan (Paperback)

I've just reread this book for the second time. It's a favorite on my shelf. Each time I have found in it a new insight on the humanity that struggles within all of us, buried under our hopes, insecurities and fears. Reilly has truly written of the incredible experiences of two men intertwined by one of the greatest tragedies of human life of our times -- a cathartic literary experience one hopes for him and a delightful, riveting read for us. There were times when I laughed out loud and others when I felt moved with a great compassion. I can't wait to see what he has in store for us next. Bring it on Reilly!