The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien
The book is a collection of linked short stories about a platoon of American soldiers fighting in the Vietnam War. The story is semi-autobiographical, based on the author's experiences in the war. The narrative explores the physical and emotional burdens the soldiers carry during the war, as well as the lingering effects of war on veterans. It delves into themes of bravery, truth, and the fluidity of fact and fiction.
The 259th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1990
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 233
- Words
- 62,000
- Original Language
- English
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