Brian Rosenblat answers “Do you think this works as a collection of...”

David O'Sullivan asked this question about Redeployment:

Do you think this works as a collection of short stories or should it have been worked as a novel?

Brian Rosenblat I think Klay's goal is to give the reader a broad look at the psychological challenges of the war. To paint a sweeping picture of what the war was lik…moreI think Klay's goal is to give the reader a broad look at the psychological challenges of the war. To paint a sweeping picture of what the war was like, it's helpful to introduce the reader to a varied characters in different, but related, situations. Diving into the psyche of each of the marine protagonists illuminates a different aspect of the conflict and the mental hurdles associated with it. Following one long story arc might have allowed us to go into deeper detail about one or several experiences. But by carving this out as short stories, it allows Klay to paint a broader picture for us. And I think it makes it all the more powerful.(less)

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