Going After Cacciato: A Novel by Tim O'Brien
Going After Cacciato: A Novel

Tim O'Brien

Going After Cacciato: A Novel

Tim O'Brien

338 pages first pub 1978 (editions)

fiction historical reflective sad slow-paced

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

adventurous 84%
reflective 53%
emotional 46%
sad 38%
challenging 30%
dark 23%
mysterious 15%
tense 15%
funny 7%

Pace

medium 61%
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

3.79

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