338 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780440029489
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
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Description
The winner of the 1979 National Book Award presents the story of men meeting the demands of battle and facing the forces of fear and heroism in their own hearts. Reprint.
Community Reviews Summary of 615 reviews
Moods
reflective 53%
emotional 46%
sad 38%
challenging 30%
dark 23%
mysterious 15%
tense 15%
funny 7%
Pace
slow 38%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Character: 36% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 30% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Cursing, Gun violenceModerate
Racial slursMinor
Rape, Sexual content338 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780440029489
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The winner of the 1979 National Book Award presents the story of men meeting the demands of battle and facing the forces of fear and heroism in their own hearts. Reprint.
Community Reviews Summary of 615 reviews
Moods
reflective 53%
emotional 46%
sad 38%
challenging 30%
dark 23%
mysterious 15%
tense 15%
funny 7%
Pace
slow 38%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Character: 36% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 30% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Cursing, Gun violenceModerate
Racial slursMinor
Rape, Sexual content