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I read this book on the 30th anniversary of the Viet Nam war. It is a beautifully written book and from there I delved into the author and read 4 or 5 of his other books. I re=read it this past year for my own book club. It makes a very good discussion topic.
What was especially remarkable to me about this book (and some would say it is a collection of short stories, but the books reads like a novel since the same characters are in every story) is that it so perfectly describes the terror of boys ...more
What was especially remarkable to me about this book (and some would say it is a collection of short stories, but the books reads like a novel since the same characters are in every story) is that it so perfectly describes the terror of boys ...more
The place to start with O'Brien. Sums up the Vietnam era for the generations. Great writing. Etc.
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Katie (novel_stitcher)
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