”Be forewarned that it contains beautiful prose and graphic violence in equal measure.”
Tim O'Brien's The things they carried
Tim O'Brien · 1990 · 273 pages
Advertising · Amazon affiliate linkView on Amazon
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Learn more..
About the book
Tim O'Brien interweaves stories, essays, and testimonies about the Vietnam War, challenging the distinction between fact and fiction. The book explores the physical and emotional weight soldiers carried—from ammunition to guilt, loss, and trauma. A masterpiece of fiction that questions the nature of truth in war and how stories help us process ineffable experiences.
Book details
| Author | Tim O'Brien |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Things They Carried |
| Year of publication | 1990 |
| Pages | 273 |
Recommended by 1 person
Tim FerrissEntrepreneur, author and podcaster · '4-Hour' book series
More from Fiction





