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isn't this... essentially like fanfiction?

Reggie Martell If you're not familiar with historical fiction, fan-fiction is serviceable analogy for getting a toehold on the genre. Fan-fiction essentially extends…moreIf you're not familiar with historical fiction, fan-fiction is serviceable analogy for getting a toehold on the genre. Fan-fiction essentially extends a narrative, beyond the scope of the original authors' story. Historical fiction extends stories in a similar way, but its antecedent source materials are non-fiction rather than fiction. It's based upon events that take place outside of the literal world, in our "real world" (as we swing well wide of addressing the nature of "reality")

There's a qualitative element too. Fan-fic is very much an outlet of amateur aficionados, implicitly if not explicitly. Historical fiction is a widely used sub-genre in the publishing industry and carries no caveats about literary value. (less)

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Does anyone know books similar to this one about shell shock or the effect of war on people? it does not have to be about WW1. I need it for a school English essay.

Mike Three Soldiers by John Dos Passos is worth a read.

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Do you think this book is appropriate for an eight grader?

Zsorba In general, no, but it depends. For example, I wouldn't put this on an eighth grade reading list. However, I have known eighth graders who could handl…moreIn general, no, but it depends. For example, I wouldn't put this on an eighth grade reading list. However, I have known eighth graders who could handle this book. (less)

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