In Country by Bobbie Ann Mason
Set in a small Kentucky town in the 1980s, the story follows a teenage girl named Sam Hughes as she grapples with the legacy of the Vietnam War. Living with her uncle Emmett, a war veteran suffering from PTSD, Sam is determined to learn more about her father, who died in the war before she was born. Her journey of discovery leads her to confront the complexities of memory, loss, and healing, as she seeks to understand the impact of the war on her family and community. Through her exploration, the narrative delves into themes of identity, generational trauma, and the search for meaning in the aftermath of conflict.
The 17009th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1985
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 240-260
- Original Language
- English
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- The Best Of The 1980s (Sun-News)