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

dark emotional 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? It's complicated

4.75

Tim O'Brien's writing style is one I've never encountered before but it kept me hooked. The war stories he recounts tells his and fellow soldiers stories and what the war was like for them. The Things They Carried is a hauntingly beautiful story about what war did to them and others in their position. 
Expand filter menu Content Warnings