Dog Soldiers by Robert Stone
In this novel, a disillusioned war correspondent, a morally compromised professor, and a woman caught between them become embroiled in a dangerous plot involving heroin smuggling from Vietnam to California. As they navigate the treacherous landscape of addiction, violence, and betrayal, the characters are forced to confront the devastating consequences of their choices. The book explores the dark underbelly of the American dream and the brutal realities of war.
The 993rd greatest book of all time
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This book is on the following lists:
- 4th on Quintessential American Fiction, According to the Rest of the World (Literary Hub)
- 54th on 100 Best Novels in English Since 1900 (Counterpunch)
- TIME Magazine All Time 100 Novels (TIME Magazine)
- National Book Award - Fiction (National Book Foundation)
- The 80 Books Every Man Should Read (Esquire)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)