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emotional
funny
reflective
sad
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I loved this book. I really enjoyed how the book teased Pyle's secret and gave us such an explosive reveal. I like tragic endings that give me lots to think about, and though I felt bad for Pyle, my mind did a 180 on him.
I found it interesting how Greene's representation of Pyle's naive idealism is actually reflected in the later Vietnam, how it's disastrous both for America and for Pyle.
I liked the discussion of masculinity and sexuality, as well as post-colonial commentary and feminism and the politics.
I found it interesting how Greene's representation of Pyle's naive idealism is actually reflected in the later Vietnam, how it's disastrous both for America and for Pyle.
I liked the discussion of masculinity and sexuality, as well as post-colonial commentary and feminism and the politics.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Xenophobia, Gore, and War
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