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Book Review of The Things They Carried

The Things They Carried
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Chilling, heart-wrenching and brutal. O'Brien's writing style brings you closer to grasping the terror and brutality of Vietnam. "The Things They Carried" seamlessly integrates the physical burdens of the American soldier in Vietnam with the emotional and psychological burdens that follow every war veteran throughout the rest of their lives. A must-read for anyone trying to grasp the brutality of this war.