A review by redisreading
The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien

challenging emotional funny reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

A bunch of stories are absolute masterpieces, other ones are really good (which is already a nice place to be at). An actual war book that is worth reading, the only war book I read that is honest. The last line will forever be with me.