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rubyjubbbaddiel's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
laurakershaw's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book. I thought the narrative structure was so interesting. It was very dense, but still felt raw. The descriptions were like he was hiding even in his thoughts. Made me want to know everything about the Vietnam war (especially the parts that weren't taught in school). Best spy novel I've ever read just due to the psychology of the main character. The author made such smart choices consistently and that made the book feel unique.
olan_t's review against another edition
May circle back, just didn’t love the pacing atm
rdan's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.25
clairevn's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Rape
bookreader247's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, War, Torture, Rape, Murder, and Gore
nabbott's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ayeo's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
dcunitz's review against another edition
4.0
“One must be grateful for one’s education no matter how it arrives. So I was grateful, and in a way, for my aunt and my cousin, whose lessons I remember much more than many nobler things that passed before me in school.”
mschweiger13's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75