Helpful Score: 2
I didn't really like this book. It was slow moving and fully of too many flashbacks for my style. I guess I just didn't connect with the characters.
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July, July
July July
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Tim O'Brien is widely acclaimed as our finest chronicler of the Vietnam War and its afermath. In his ambitious, compassionate, and terrifically compelling new novel, this American master returns to his signature themes -- passion, memory, and yearning -- in a brilliant ensemble piece. July, July tells the heart-rending and often hilarious st... more »
Author:
Tim O'Brien is widely acclaimed as our finest chronicler of the Vietnam War and its afermath. In his ambitious, compassionate, and terrifically compelling new novel, this American master returns to his signature themes -- passion, memory, and yearning -- in a brilliant ensemble piece. July, July tells the heart-rending and often hilarious st... more »
ISBN-13: 9780618039692
ISBN-10: 0618039694
Publication Date: 2002
Pages: 322
Rating: 9
ISBN-10: 0618039694
Publication Date: 2002
Pages: 322
Rating: 9
3.7 stars, based on 9 ratings
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio Cassette
Members Wishing: 0
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Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio Cassette
Members Wishing: 0
Reviews: Member | Amazon | Write a Review
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Great writing, very good story, funny.
A lot of characters to remember & keep straight. Found it difficult to remember who was who at times.
I really enjoyed "The things they Carried" and figured I couldn't lose with this book. Boy, was I wrong. O'Brien continues his nostalgia-laden writing style, looking back to the days of (his?) youth. It seems the entire story is about infidelity and mid life crisis. I found myself not caring about the endless parade of characters that I couldn't begin to keep up with.
I love Tim O'Brien. This book takes place at a college reunion, flashing back to each main character's life "then" and coming back to present day. It is done in a very clever manner. It is also exceedingly honest and realistic. O'Brien is a gem.
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