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"To call Going After Cacciato a novel about war is like calling Moby Dick a novel about whales."
So wrote The New York Times of Tim O'Brien's now classic novel of Vietnam. Winner of the 1979 National Book Award, Going After Cacciato captures the peculiar blend of horror and hallucinatory comedy that marked this 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 jungles of Indochina to the streets of Paris. Will Cacciato make it all the way? 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 battle, Going After Cacciato stands as much more than just a great war novel. Ultimately it's about the forces of fear and heroism that do battle in the hearts of us all. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
So wrote The New York Times of Tim O'Brien's now classic novel of Vietnam. Winner of the 1979 National Book Award, Going After Cacciato captures the peculiar blend of horror and hallucinatory comedy that marked this 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 jungles of Indochina to the streets of Paris. Will Cacciato make it all the way? 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 battle, Going After Cacciato stands as much more than just a great war novel. Ultimately it's about the forces of fear and heroism that do battle in the hearts of us all. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Tim O’Brien was born in Minnesota and graduated from Macalester College in St Paul. He established himself as one of the leading writers of his generation in 1973 when he published ‘If I Die In A Combat Zone’, the compelling account of his own tour of duty in Vietnam and is widely regarded as the finest novelist the Vietnam War has produced.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I found this book slightly confusing, but I actually think that was O'Brien's intention. He cleverly blurs fantasy and reality, while at the same time conjuring up vivid and distrbing images of the Vietnam war. It is very well written throughout and O'Brien's style keeps you hooked.
I bought this book after reading "If I Die in a Combat Zone", and to be honest I didn't enjoy this book as much. It's still very good, don't get me wrong, but if you're going to read one book by Tim O'Brien then go for "If I Die".
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was enthralled by this book. It's confusing at first, mixing in different narrative streams, but as you realise what's happening the story's power grows.
O'Brien writes so well, and certain chapters stick in my memory as perfect stand-alone images of the war - soldiers arriving at a hot LZ, or trudging up a hill trail in the jungle. It's a book I will certainly re-read one day, and I'd recommend it - an ingenious blend of gritty realism and fantasy.
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I first read this 23years ago and came back to it again as it is an enthralling tale that must be re-read.
O`Brien has weaved an unputdownable story that both intrigues and beguiles with sadness and humour-- dont miss it
I first read this 23years ago and came back to it again as it is an enthralling tale that must be re-read.
O`Brien has weaved an unputdownable story that both intrigues and beguiles with sadness and humour-- dont miss it
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Nice Cover!
Do not judge a book by it's cover. I in one way do in one way don't. I appreciate a cover well-suited to the content, or an interesting one in other words. Read more
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paris before breakfast
Tim O'Brien's book made me smile, laugh and cry. The beauty of the book is in the possibility that imagination can be the reserve of young men dealing with being thrust into... Read more
Published on 22 Jun 2002 by Mr. P. R. Hackett
A good, not great, read
Overall, this was a pretty good book but it retrospect it came across more as a warm-up for The Things They Carried (an excellent, five-star book. Read more
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