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The War Lover

by John Hersey (1959)

About this book

War Lover follows Buzz Morrow, a pilot who glorifies war and his military duties. The author makes the point that wars exist precisely because there are men like Buzz who revel in them. At the same time, he also gives us a detailed account of a Flying Fortress crew based in England during WW II.

Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraLate 20th Century
Protagonist / CoreNotable Characters

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