About this title: A collection of short story-like episodes about the lives of a group of footsoldiers in Vietnam: their present existence in the alien jungle, their childhoods, and their futures in America after the war is long over.
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Date Published: 1991
ISBN-13:9780140147735ISBN:014014773X
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Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Very Good. Great condition for a used book! Minimal wear. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Broadway
Date Published: 1998-12-29
ISBN-13:9780767902892ISBN:0767902890
Description: Very Good. As issued no jacket. Trade Paperback. Very Good condition with no markings excpet owner's name in small letters with small symbol at top of front cover. No highlights, underlines or notes in text. No creases to spine or cover. Minor wear to cover. Bottom edge slightly soiled. Tight binding and clean crisp text. Very Nice copy. read more
"Excellent read for students that need some exposure to 20th Century Literature from the Vietnam War years. I like the way that the book is divided into chapters that can be used as individual short stories"
"O'Brien's novel, based on his experiences in Viet Nam is particularly poignant in light of the current wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The unpopular and deeply questionable goals of fighting in Viet Nam stand both in contrast and in consanance with the current conflicts. Ultimately the disillusionment that comes with the attendant death and destruction of war reaches a personal level that supercedes the aims and goals of any war. O'Brien is able to capture this essence of the fighting man who is facing death on a daily basis which on the individual level negates the lofty rhetoric of patriotism and sacrifice for God and country. In the end they fight and fought for each other. Using his considerable literary skills O'Brien is able to compose his narratives in such a manner as to leave the reader wondering where his experiences begin and where the use of his "literary licence" is inserted. In fact this is one of the main themes of the book. O'Brien's personal quest to heal his war wounds relies heavily on his abilty to ascribe meaning to his experiences.
This is an excellent book, especially for those who remember the Viet Nam War and for those who have a vested interest in it."
"Will always be the greatest work on the Vietnam War. An incredible story I have read many times in my life. This book must be on your shelf, period. Everyone needs to experience the thrills & chills of reading this book."
"banyak buku ditulis dan film dibuat dengan mengusung tema perang, terutama perang vietnam. mulai dari kisah pertempuran habis-habisan dengan darah berceceran tidak habis-habisnya, kisah cinta romantis, pengkhianatan, keputus-asaan sampai mimpi-mimpi yang terus menghantui.
tapi, tim o'brien menulis tentang perang yang lain..
para tentara yang dikirim ke medan perang tidak saja membawa ketakutan dan harapan mereka. mereka juga membawa senjata, amunisi, ransum, alat perawatan M-16, granat, air minum, ponco, sterno, trip flare, bir, mainan catur, kamus, kitab suci, gunting kuku, surat dan foto, pantyhose pacar yang dililitkan di leher sebagai jimat keberuntungan, moccasin, kepengecutan dan kenangan memalukan mereka.
perang bukan saja berarti mendapat luka tembakan di bokong dan kematian seorang teman karena tenggelam di ladang tinja, tapi juga kesempatan untuk berenang telanjang di sungai, menulis surat kematian yang indah, menjadi pencerita hebat, kerinduan akan petualangan dan pacuan adrenalin yang mendebarkan dan .. memabukkan.
selalu ada cerita yang lain di balik sebuah kisah. apalagi sejarah.
dan, tim o'brien mengantarkan sebuah kenyataan yang demikian apa adanya dan sehari-hari dari sebuah peristiwa yang mengubah kehidupan orang-orang yang mengalaminya."
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