Johnny Got His Gun

katya · 08-02-2002, 01:41 AM

Hi hi hi there! has anyone out there ever read Johnny Got His Gun by Dalton Trumbo??? It is a terrible horrible book. But in a good way. Ok actually reverse that. It's one of the best books I have ever read. It deals with the war but there isn't much action going on at all except in memories. I won't tell you what happens if you haven't read it but hey if others are going to talk about it it doesn't matter. Anyway, anyone want to comment on it?

***azalea*** · 08-02-2002, 01:22 PM

I saw the movie; yes, it's very very grim. Don't see it if you're not in the mood to be a little depressed.
Metallica's song One was based on that.

katya · 08-02-2002, 01:28 PM

yes i know, i saw the videa for One. that's how I heard of it. My dad said something about the movie, and seemed almost disturbed, and i asked my mom and she was like, "oh my gosh, that is a weird book. i cried so hard adn i was traumatized for about a week afterwards. i think you should read it!" but i did and was glad i was. i think everyone who is goig to start, participate in, or promote a war should have to read it. i want to see the movie too though.

ps- metallica rocks my world

08-02-2002, 01:41 AM	#1
katya Elven Maiden Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 3,309	Johnny Got His Gun Hi hi hi there! has anyone out there ever read Johnny Got His Gun by Dalton Trumbo??? It is a terrible horrible book. But in a good way. Ok actually reverse that. It's one of the best books I have ever read. It deals with the war but there isn't much action going on at all except in memories. I won't tell you what happens if you haven't read it but hey if others are going to talk about it it doesn't matter. Anyway, anyone want to comment on it?

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08-02-2002, 01:22 PM	#2
*azalea* Long lost mooter Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 3,342	I saw the movie; yes, it's very very grim. Don't see it if you're not in the mood to be a little depressed. Metallica's song One was based on that.

08-02-2002, 01:28 PM	#3
katya Elven Maiden Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 3,309	yes i know, i saw the videa for One. that's how I heard of it. My dad said something about the movie, and seemed almost disturbed, and i asked my mom and she was like, "oh my gosh, that is a weird book. i cried so hard adn i was traumatized for about a week afterwards. i think you should read it!" but i did and was glad i was. i think everyone who is goig to start, participate in, or promote a war should have to read it. i want to see the movie too though. ps- metallica rocks my world