Roxana Robinson
Sparta
- ISBN 13:
- 9781250050175
- author:
- Roxana Robinson
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Picador USA
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 386
- Dimensions:
- 13.9 x 2.7 x 20.8 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, War,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Conrad Farrell has always been drawn to the ideals of the Marine Corps ethic, forged in ancient Sparta. As he graduates and joins the Marines, he seeks to live up to this legacy of honor, courage, and commitment. But after four years in Iraq, Conrad returns home to Katonah, New York, struggling to reconcile his past with his present. As he attempts to reconnect with family and loved ones, Conrad finds it increasingly difficult to navigate his life. He feels trapped by the constraints of civilian life, unable to imagine a future or recover a past that seems irretrievable. His growing rage threatens to have devastating consequences, leaving him questioning whether he can ever truly return to the people and places he once knew. Sparta is a powerful exploration of the unique challenges faced by modern soldiers as they struggle to reintegrate into society. With its nuanced portrayal of estrangement and its compassionate, perceptive insight into the human condition, this novel is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the complexities of war and its aftermath.
Related Products
Related Products
Sparta
Matyszak, Philip
Daughter of Sparta
Andrews, Claire M.
Athens-Sparta
Nikos E. Kaltsas
Athens and Sparta
Anton Powell
Daughter of Sparta
Claire Andrews