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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.