352 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780613078764
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Publication date: 01 September 1999
Description
In the jungles of Indochina, Private Cacciato decides to lay down his rifle and embark on a quixotic walk to Paris, leaving in his wake a trail of M&M candies and a platoon intent on bringing him back to the war -- and to reality.
Community Reviews Summary of 606 reviews
Moods
emotional 50%
reflective 50%
challenging 33%
sad 33%
dark 16%
mysterious 16%
tense 16%
Pace
slow 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Character: 30% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | No: 33% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 22%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Cursing, Gun violenceModerate
Racial slursMinor
Rape, Sexual content352 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780613078764
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Publication date: 01 September 1999
Description
In the jungles of Indochina, Private Cacciato decides to lay down his rifle and embark on a quixotic walk to Paris, leaving in his wake a trail of M&M candies and a platoon intent on bringing him back to the war -- and to reality.
Community Reviews Summary of 606 reviews
Moods
emotional 50%
reflective 50%
challenging 33%
sad 33%
dark 16%
mysterious 16%
tense 16%
Pace
slow 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Character: 30% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | No: 33% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 22%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Cursing, Gun violenceModerate
Racial slursMinor
Rape, Sexual content