I expected it to be good and it was amazing. The Things They Carried truly encapsulates the essence of war, the soul of it. I’ve never been to war but reading the book you end up feeling closer than ever to the characters. Tim O’Brien reels you in and locks your mind inside his writing. You can relate in so many ways to people who have seemingly nothing in common with you. The stories are integrated seamlessly and you discover something new about the characters – and yourself – in each new chapter. It’s a very different way of telling a story already told. It’s horrifying, funny, sad all at once. I can’t wait to get my hands on more of his novels. I also can’t wait to read this book again. I have a feeling I’ll discover even more the second and even third time around.
1999, 272 pages.
Rating: 5/5
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Welcome to the Non-Fiction 5 Challenge, Steph! I’m glad you found us. I hope you enjoy all your choices. Don’t forget to come back and link your reviews when you’re done. Happy Reading!
OK, I’m curious. What did they carry?
Well, they carry lots of things, but the basic point of the book is that they carry more than just physical items such as ammo, M16s and other equipment. They also carry burdens, memories, stories with them at all times.
Thanks. I’ll keep this one in mind then.