Received as a BookMooch.

The book is written with a non-linear narrative but is told in thirteen chapters that read like short stories. There is an economy to the prose, but Wolff still manages to capture the arbitrary nature of life during a war. So why didn't I enjoy it more?

The simple truth is I felt that the events could have taken place anywhere in the world at any time and I didn't really get a feel for the Vietnam War. Equally I didn't really see Wolff as a naive, callow youth heading off to a life altering experience. It was an OK read but I'm sure that there are far better Vietnam War books out there.

Going out as a RABCK. I hope that you haven't already read it. Enjoy!

Thanks for this surprise RABCK.
When I saw, on the forums that you were reading this, I mistakenly thought it was something to do with Egypt! 🤣

Finished this over breakfast this. I had taken it with me to the Bookcrossing Convention in Falkirk to read on the train and leave in Scotland. However, I got distracted by the plethora of books I brought home with me, so it's taken me a little longer than expected.

The book was ok, but a little disjointed. Not as much about Vietnam as I expected. But, I'm glad he got himself together in the end and I'm glad I read the book.

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