The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien

The Things They Carried

Tim O'Brien

246 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction historical short stories emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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"O'Brien has written a vital, important book--a book that matters not only to the reader interested in Vietnam, but to anyone interested in the craft of writing as well."--Michiko Kakutani, New York Times A classic work of American literature tha...

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Moods

emotional 78%
reflective 74%
dark 68%
sad 62%
challenging 41%
tense 36%
informative 25%
adventurous 20%
inspiring 11%
funny 10%
hopeful 7%
mysterious 4%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 20%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 38% | No: 10% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 33% | No: 14% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 45% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%

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