What's the Name of That Book??? discussion
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SOLVED. Military fiction. A cadet's experience at West Point
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Sep 23, 2020 06:18AM
Published/set in the 80s, paperback edition had a mostly white cover, with red writing (Possibly "A Matter of _____"). Written by a USMA graduate or former cadet (possibly Michael something starting with an "F", but I'm not clear on that). The story follows a soldier who was accepted at West Point after enlistment (a Mustang), and his his journey in the Corps of Cadets. Includes phrases like "cooperate to graduate" "did you take Hill 402 (number changes through story)?". Also has female cadets (and themes of assault), possible suicide, a cheating scandal, struggles will "Beast Barracks", and the knowledge and acceptance of never being able to complete the amount of work assigned, hazing... The story ends with graduation, and the newly commissioned second Lieutenant marrying his hs sweetheart, I believe.
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Found, using the key phrase "a crass mass of brass and glass" (part of a chorus West Point undergrads say to seniors, who they get their class rings)... It's A Matter of Trust, by Mark Vakkur.
