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''Word of Honor'' is the fifth major novel by American writer Nelson DeMille and the first which involves the Vietnam War. It was originally published in 1985 by Warner Books. ''Time Magazine'' referred to it as "''The Caine Mutiny'' of the 80's",〔(Time 2005 Book Review ). Retrieved on 2008-7-4.〕 while ''Publishers Weekly'' stated that it is comparable to the classic but has "wider implications".〔(Amazon.com Word of Honor Page ). Retrieved on 2008-7-4.〕 The novel covers broad themes associated with war, crime and punishment, culpability of leaders, guilt, justice, honor, and the Vietnam War. The novel centers on a Vietnam veteran, Benjamin Tyson, who has made a great life for himself after serving as a lieutenant in the war. An investigative journalist uncovers a possible massacre similar to My Lai committed by Tyson's platoon in 1968. This sets off a series of events that affects Tyson's life. The Army seeks punishment while the public is conflicted. Complex issues of Tyson's culpability arise as DeMille slowly reveals more detail surrounding what really happened. The novel blends intense and accurate Vietnam War flashbacks〔 with "intelligent and highly charged courtroom melodrama".〔''Pittsburgh Press''. ''Word of Honor'' 2006 Paperback.〕 ==Characters== *Benjamin Tyson - The main protagonist of the novel. He is in his 40's and is a successful executive. He is humorous, cynical, intelligent, caring, and honorable. He is more conservative than his liberal wife. *Marcy McClure Tyson - Ben's wife. In the late 60's, she was a poster child for the liberal peace movement. *David Tyson - Ben's 16-year-old son. *Andrew Picard - The writer of "Hue: Death of a City," the book that illustrates the Misericorde Hospital Massacre and assigns blame on Ben Tyson, himself a veteran of the Marine Corps in Hue. *Karen Harper - The officer assigned by the Army to investigate whether charges should be brought against Ben Tyson. While performing her job, however, she begins to like Tyson. *Colonel Pierce - The main prosecutor attempting to convict Tyson of murder. *Colonel Sproule - 85-year-old judge of the Tyson court martial. *Steven Brandt - The medic in Tyson's platoon in Vietnam. *Richard Farley - One of the members of Tyson's platoon. He testifies against Tyson. *Colonel Gilmore - He presides over Tyson's article 32 investigation hearing (pre-trial hearing). *Vincent Corva - Tyson's defense attorney. *John McCormick - Tyson's neighbor. Tyson first finds out about Picard's book from seeing him read it. *Colonel Levin - Adjutant of the post that Tyson is ordered to stay at when he is recalled to duty. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Word of Honor (novel)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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