Tree of Smoke by Denis Johnson
"Tree of Smoke" is a war novel that explores the chaos, violence, and moral ambiguity of the Vietnam War. The story follows a diverse cast of characters, including a CIA operative, a young soldier, and a pair of missionaries, all of whom are trying to navigate the uncertainties and horrors of the war. The novel delves into themes of faith, fate, and the human capacity for both good and evil, offering a gritty and complex portrait of a turbulent period in history.
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- Published
- 2007
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 614
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
- - Een Zuil Van Rook
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This book is on the following 9 lists:
- 30th on Honorable Mention - The 25 Masterpieces of World Literature That Will Define the 21st Century (25-250) (Télérama)
- 94th on 100 Best Novels in English Since 1900 (Counterpunch)
- 100th on 100 Best Books of the 21st Century (NY Times)
- 2944th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- National Book Award - Fiction (National Book Foundation)
- The 100 Best Novels Of All Time (Runners-Up) (The Guardian)
- The 10 Best Books Through Time (New York Times)
- The 21 Books From the 21st Century Every Man Should Read (GQ)
- Viet Thanh Nguyen's Book Choices from "The Writer's Library" (The Writer's Library: The Authors You Love on the Books That Changed Their Lives (Book))