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352 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780613078764
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Publication date: 01 September 1999
Description
In the jungles of Indochina, Private Cacciato decides to lay down his rifle and embark on a quixotic walk to Paris, leaving in his wake a trail of M&M candies and a platoon intent on bringing him back to the war -- and to reality.
Community Reviews Summary of 865 reviews
Moods
reflective 57%
emotional 47%
challenging 42%
sad 31%
tense 26%
dark 21%
mysterious 21%
hopeful 5%
Pace
slow 36%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 44% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
No: 40% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 26%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | No: 26% | Yes: 26%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 68% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Cursing, Gun violenceModerate
Racial slursMinor
Sexual content, Rape352 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780613078764
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Publication date: 01 September 1999
Description
In the jungles of Indochina, Private Cacciato decides to lay down his rifle and embark on a quixotic walk to Paris, leaving in his wake a trail of M&M candies and a platoon intent on bringing him back to the war -- and to reality.
Community Reviews Summary of 865 reviews
Moods
reflective 57%
emotional 47%
challenging 42%
sad 31%
tense 26%
dark 21%
mysterious 21%
hopeful 5%
Pace
slow 36%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 44% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
No: 40% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 26%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | No: 26% | Yes: 26%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 68% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Cursing, Gun violenceModerate
Racial slursMinor
Sexual content, Rape