The Things They Carried Compact disc - 2013
by Tim O'Brien; Read by Bryan Cranston
About this book
"The Things They Carried" is a powerful and moving collection of interconnected short stories about the experiences of American soldiers during the Vietnam War. Written by Tim O'Brien, a Vietnam veteran himself, the book explores the physical and emotional weight that soldiers carry with them into battle, and the lasting effects that war can have on individuals and society as a whole.
Through a series of gripping and often heart-wrenching vignettes, O'Brien delves into themes of memory, trauma, loss, and the power of storytelling to make sense of our experiences. He also examines the complexities of human nature and the moral ambiguities of war, showing how soldiers are often forced to confront difficult ethical dilemmas and make impossible choices in the midst of chaos and violence.
First Edition Identification
Houghton Mifflin Company published a First Edition, First Printing hardcover in 1990, Boston.
Details
- Title The Things They Carried
- Author Tim O'Brien; Read by Bryan Cranston
- Binding Compact Disc
- Edition Unabridged
- Volumes 7
- Language ENG
- Publisher Brilliance Audio
- Date 2013-11
- ISBN 9781455851591 / 1455851590
- Weight 0.35 lbs (0.16 kg)
- Dimensions 5 x 5.6 x 0.8 in (12.70 x 14.22 x 2.03 cm)
- Library of Congress subjects Psychological fiction, War stories
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
Media reviews
Citations
- Audio File, 02/01/2014, Page 30
- People Weekly, 12/23/2013, Page 57
- Publishers Weekly, 03/31/2014, Page 0
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