Do you believe in remembrance? Do you believe in remembering the loss of loved ones? Then this reimagined Vietnam War drama, a 1965 American conflict, is the fiction story for you, and this century. You might be thinking: "I do, but how?" "Not another Vietnam war tale." "It's been done so many times, silly." "I'm passing."
Don't go! Once again, "reimagined" is the secret word!
It is the 1960s, and American military drafts for the Vietnam War are in full swing. Jonathan, a college major with a draft exemption, is unaware of this conflict as he wrestles with his undiagnosed psychiatric disorder; it's also affecting his relationship with Melissa, his forever love. Michael always guided his irascible step-brother, especially during their traumatic childhood; however, this time he decided to allow the graduating student and soon-to-be husband to make his own decisions. Unfortunately, it was terrible timing because Jonathan's life suddenly spiraled out of control into the fatal war, where his undiagnosed psychiatric disorder (an unusual illusory mental illness) threatened the lives of his platoon. Where is Michael now? What about Jonathan's soul mate, Melissa? This historical fiction is completely reimagined with renowned philosophical undertones and eccentric imagery that will let you know how everything turns out — and much more — than you ever thought was possible in a story. And prepare yourself for a surprise ending that will change everything about how loss is remembered.
Maybe not the first of its kind about a 1965 Vietnam War backdrop, but truly one of the most creative, memorable, and thoughtful stories out there, which marks the debut of a multitalented and notable Canadian artist, E.A. Evering. Classical War is a love-war drama for this century.
