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Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk
by Ben Fountain
Recorded edition: HarperCollins Publishers · 2016 · ISBN 9780062656568 · Edition source
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What is this book about?
Ben Fountain follows Iraq War veterans sent on a victory tour after a filmed firefight brings them public attention. Part of their tour places Bravo Squad at the Dallas Cowboys’ Thanksgiving halftime show. Published by Ecco in May 2012, this satirical novel puts the soldiers’ experiences beside the public spectacle surrounding their return.
Award recognition
| Year | Book / recipient | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Ben Fountain | National Book Award for Fiction | finalistSource |
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