a drink before the war

im really enjoying this book. it really has me interested and wanting to read more. in the book there are many twists and turns, too many to write here. i have been looking out for some reused words or pharses in the book to try and uncover some forshadowing. i found that the author uses the word "half" exsessivly. as in i half expected he got half way up off the floor he layed there half way dead half an excuse aint half bad. i dont know if the author intended to do this but i have deffinatly noticed.