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The Things They Carried

Tim O'Brien

This book takes readers on a journey through the lives of characters affected by the Vietnam War. Through a collection of fictional episodes, the story explores the childhoods of these characters, their time in the jungles of Vietnam, and their return to America twenty years later. The author's unique vision is showcased, making this both a compelling and thought-provoking read.
Publish Date
1998-12-29T00:00:00.000Z
1998-12-29T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 1990
Goodreads Rating
4.14
ISBN
9780547391175
Recommendations
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Recommendations
A beautiful book by a writer who fought in Vietnam.      source