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The Things They Carried
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Oct 25, 2017
bookshelves: favs-of-2017, for-class, memoir, read-in-2017, favorites
This is one of the most important books I've read not only this year, but of all time. Absolutely captivating filled with quotes on EVERY page that make me stop and think. This isn't just a book about war, it's a book about writing about tragedy and coming to terms with loss and PTSD and losing friends and every single story was meaningful and symbolic and just shocked me with the sheer amount of truth and power. I know most people who say they've read this read it for a class, but if you haven't picked up this book, PLEASE do so. It will literally change the way you think about war, and it's so damn clever yet heart wrenching.
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October 19, 2017
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October 19, 2017
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October 19, 2017
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36.05%
"this is going to be one of my new favorite books of all time. every sentence challenges my world view, challenges my comfort zone, challenges my morality. i'm awake at 5 AM reading this just completely in awe. I haven't even finished the book and I already want to reread it. It's made of raw power."
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October 19, 2017
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63.95%
"the stories are slowing down now and they're not as punchy, but still easily one of the best books i've read this year"
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October 23, 2017
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73.39%
"i can’t believe more people don’t rave about this. i knew it was a bestseller but WOW it’s a must read."
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October 25, 2017
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October 25, 2017
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October 25, 2017
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November 3, 2017
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Oct 26, 2017 06:22AM
I had to read this for school last year but I didn't have such fond thoughts for it. 😬😬😬
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I actually had to read this book for school this year for a project, and I do agree that this book was truly captivating in the way that it is written and how it is told. I agree with the part where you said it changes the way you think about the war. By reading this book it has changed my mind about the Vietnam war and everything that happened in the Vietnam war as well as other wars. I loved the way that the author wrote the book and structured the book because the way the author wrote the book and structured the book makes you think about everything that is being said. Overall, I really did love this book even though I had to read it for a class. By reading this book it has peaked my interest in reading some of the other books that Tim O'Brien has written.
