Not every book about Vietnam deals with that war like the author Jim Kessey has.  He treats us to a wonderful and amusing storyline in his first novel, “What Am I Doing Here?” Jim is truly a gifted wordsmith.  He uses his words to paint for us an interesting and at times, a very humorous tale about a not so funny place in time of our history.  The book may remind some readers of other novels that have successfully pulled off this type of genre like, Catch-22 and M.A.S.H.

The book makes for a great weekend read.  It is one of those, action adventure, books that do not take the subject too seriously.  It delivers lots of action but it also allows you to get to know each character in the story.  The reader will feel connected with each of them.  I fully recommend this book even for non-veterans to read.