The Things They Carried

The Things They Carried

by Tim O'Brien

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*The Things They Carried* (1990) is a collection of linked short stories by American novelist Tim O'Brien, about a platoon of American soldiers fighting on the ground in the Vietnam War. His third book about the war, it is based upon his experiences as a soldier in the 23rd Infantry Division.

ISBN: 9781491512517

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Caroline Paul

Caroline Paul

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"A beautiful book by a writer who fought in Vietnam."

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Tim Ferriss

Tim Ferriss

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"Be forewarned that it contains beautiful prose and graphic violence in equal measure."

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