Epub: Volkov R Cherry

The unnamed protagonist’s descent begins with his service as an Army medic in Iraq. The "grisly reality" and repetitive violence of war create a profound PTSD that he cannot escape upon returning home.

Below is an essay outline and analysis that addresses both, in case you are exploring the dark, "anti-heroic" parallels between the gritty realism of Walker’s work and the dark romance of the Volkov characters. Essay Topic: The Descent of the Modern Anti-Hero Volkov R Cherry epub

Both works reflect a fascination with the "dark heart of America" or the dark corners of the human psyche. The unnamed protagonist’s descent begins with his service

In Cherry , addiction is a "horrible cycle" of seeking money and buying drugs to numb the monotony and pain of civilian life. Volkov R Cherry epub