Book Review

Last One In (2007)

EW's GRADE
A-

Details Writer: Nicholas Kulish; Genres: Comedy, Fiction; Publisher: HarperPerennial Library

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When gossip reporter Jimmy Stephens gets his paper sued for libel, he's forced to impersonate an injured writer who shares his name and embed with the Marines for 2003's Iraq invasion. Isn't that the setup of Evelyn Waugh's Scoop? you ask. And do we really need more novels about a Gen-Y guy's redemption? But the story and hero soon blossom into something far more captivating. Nicholas Kulish, a former war correspondent, devises the perfect carrot/stick combo for our Paris Hilton-ized generation: a passionate critique of modern warfare disguised as lad lit. Last One In will sneak up on you. A-

Originally posted Jun 22, 2007 Published in issue #941-942 Jun 29, 2007 Order article reprints

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