Fallen+Angels


 * Fallen Angels by: Walter Dean Myers **
 * Review by: Noah Schaefer **


 * “A riveting account of the Vietnam war... should be read,” by School Library Journal is just one of the many positive comments Fallen Angels by Walter Dean Myers has won. This book sent critics diving for cover with it’s realistic descriptions and use of nouns. Another reason why this is a book to read is the characters like the main one, Richie Perry. Myers really took the time to develop the characters and their backstories. All in all this is a great story for ages 12 and up. **


 * Walter Dean Myers created very believable characters. The main character, Richie Perry, was the most developed with his mixed inner feelings and maturity. Richie was very selfless, the battle in the swamp definitely showed this when he risked his life to save another soldier. He always did his best to help others even when he was so scared he wanted to lie down and never get up. Futhermore, Myers really focused on what scared his characters as well as how they coped with it. **


 * The plot is just another factor that makes this a great story. Whenever you feel like you are getting bored Myers throws something out that you don’t expect. For example, when they were in position to attack only a few enemy in the woods a huge company went marching by. It is complex yet you never feel as if things are getting out of hand. In addition there is a lot of action that focuses on the characters weaknesses and how they need to adapt and change in order to survive. **


 * This “heart-breaking” book as described by Publishers Weekly has been around for quite awhile.”This generation’s most powerful Vietnam story” stated by Ingram is just one more example of why people all around the world read this book. In fact in it’s time it won the 1988 Coretta Scott King award. It has been read and loved by millions of people and still new people read it every day. **


 * In conclusion, Fallen Angels is one of the books that should be on your reading list. It’s use of words really make you feel like you are in Vietnam. The complex and interesting plot in addition to the well-developed characters make this a book to read and enjoy. If you enjoyed Fallen Angels, Myers also wrote Kick, Lockdown and Riot. Each book written by Myers uses adjectives and nouns to frame the characters in the best light possible. **