The Things They Carried
by Tim O'Brien
Taste attributes: wardramafresh & originalunsavouryheavyrealisticenclosedemotive & stirringhuman spirit/resilience/survivalself destruction/implosionsocial commentary
Boxlist takeA weighty war novel that is moving, grounded and morally murky. Best if you like depth over escapism.
Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: dark · Weight: very heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: balanced · Structure: balanced · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: very stirringHow we score
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About This Book
The Things They Carried (1990) is a collection of linked short stories by American novelist Tim O'Brien, about a platoon of American soldiers fighting on the ground in the Vietnam War. His third book about the war, it is based upon his experiences as a soldier in the 23rd Infantry Division.
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- Tim O'Brien
- Published
- 1990
- Pages
- 256
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