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The winner of the 1979 National Book Award for fiction, GOING AFTER CACCIATO captures the peculiar blend of horror and hallucinatory comedy that marked this, the strangest of wars. Reality and fantasy merge in this fictional account of one private's sudden decision to lay down his rifle and begin a quixotic journey from the fields of Indochina to the streets of Paris. Will Cacciato reach his destination? Or will he be yet another casualty of a conflict that seems to have no end? In its memorable evocation of men both fleeing and meeting the demands of the battle, GOING AFTER CACCIATO stands as much more than just a great war novel. Ultimately it is about the forces of fear and heroism that do battle in us all.


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"To call 'Going After Cacciato' a novel about war is like calling Moby Dick a novel about whales."

Going After Cacciato

by O'Brien, Tim

First Edition

Price: $200.00


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Book desription: New York: Delacorte Press/Seymour Lawrence, 1978. Book is in very good condition with small age spots on the top end papers. No markings inside. Light sun fading under DJ at edges that can't be seen. Dust Jacket is very good with light shelf wear to edges Not price clipped. In protective mylar. First american printing stated.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. Illus. by M. S. Chaing. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾.

  • Bookseller: Jen's Books US (US)
  • Bookseller Inventory #: 005057
  • Format/binding: Hardcover
  • Book condition: Very Good
  • Jacket condition: Very Good
  • Illustrator: M. S. Chaing
  • Edition: First Edition
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • ISBN 10: 0440029481
  • ISBN 13: 9780440029489
  • Publisher: Delacorte Press/Seymour Lawrence
  • Place: New York
  • Date published: 1978

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