The Good Lieutenant
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Whitney Terrell's novel follows an American officer's experience in Iraq, examining command, error, and the consequences of decisions made under pressure. Its narrative works backward through events, asking readers to reconsider what they thought they understood.
Why I include it
I include this alongside Elliot Ackerman's fiction for its attention to junior leadership, uncertainty, and responsibility.
