The Things They Carried
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The Things They Carried
Tim O'Brien
3 people recommended it in 3 threads, 2015–2020.
What people on Hacker News said
Great novel about the hell of war, as well as incredible prose writing.
It’s helped me understand the horrors of war and life, the significance of a person’s perception of an event rather than pure facts, and appreciate life in general.
Where it comes up
- Ask HN: Great fiction books that have had a positive impact on your life? 2020 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Best books you read in the past decade? 2019 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Best books you've read in 2015 2015 · 1 recommendation