Johnny Got His Gun by Dalton Trumbo
"Johnny Got His Gun" is a powerful anti-war novel that tells the story of Joe Bonham, a young soldier who wakes up in a hospital bed after being severely injured in World War I. Trapped in his own body, Joe is unable to see, hear, speak, or move, but his mind remains intact. Through his internal monologue, Joe reflects on his past, his dreams, and the horrors of war, ultimately questioning the value of sacrifice and the devastating consequences of armed conflict.
The 3782nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1939
- Nationality
- Unknown
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 288
- Words
- 68,000
- Original Language
- English
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- Horror: The 100 Best Books ("Horror: The 100 Best Books" Book by Stephen Jones (Editor) and Kim Newman (Editor))