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postmodernblues 's review for:
The Things They Carried
by Tim O'Brien
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I read this for an AP class, and it's not something I would usually pick up, but The Things They Carried is absolutely fantastic. Its nonlinear structure and moments of unreality and contradiction are very effective in conveying the author's emotional turmoil. The story "Speaking of Courage" absolutely floored me. Definitely worth a read.