ana455544 's review for:

The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien

4.0

dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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This was definitely a heavier novel to get through but 100% worth the read. I think it gave me a better understanding of what Vietnam Vets experienced and how it had shaped them into the people they are today. Very beautifully written.