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Fallen Angels, a young adult novel by Walter Dean Myers, was first published in 1988
. It tells the story of Richie Perry, an Black American 17-year-old from Harlem who enlists in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. The story follows Perry and his comrades as they navigate the harsh realities of war and focuses on the camaraderie, fear, and disillusionment experienced by young soldiers in the midst of battle. Fallen Angels explores themes of racism, the dehumanizing effects of war, and the struggle for personal identity amidst the chaos.Read the full book summary, an in-depth character analysis of Richie Perry, and explanations of important quotes from Fallen Angels.
