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The Berets

W. E. B. Griffin (1985)

SubgenreMilitary Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesBrotherhood of War #5
Setting
CSM age18+
Goodreads4.35

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentMild
LanguageModerate

Protagonist archetypes

Ensemble CastSquad / Team

Synopsis

They were the chosen ones--and the ones to be the best. Never before had the United States given so select a group of fighting men such punishing preparation. Now they were heading for their ultimate test of skill and nerve and sacrifice, in a war unlike any they or their country had ever fought before...in a land that most of America still knew nothing about...Vietnam.

The Berets: content & age rating

Intended for adult readers (18+).

This military novel depicts the Vietnam War with realistic combat violence, death, and strong language typical of soldiers in wartime. Parents should expect mature themes about war's psychological and physical toll.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include graphic violence, death, and war (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Adult readers interested in military history and the Vietnam War will find an authentic portrayal of Special Forces training and combat.

Tags

Historical Military FictionWar StoryMilitary Thriller