SO SO GOOD!!!

I am usually not a fan of war novels but I could hardly put this book down! It captivated me! Tim O'Brien brings that sense of truth because he lived through it. I was particularly intrested in the character Lieutenant Jimmy Cross. Cross blamed himself for Lavender's death and had an unrequited love. This really made me feel for him. I think the chapter "Love" added so much depth to his character. I connected with this character because of his internal conflict of following orders or doing what he felt was right. The fact that he was unsure of how to lead the men he took more orders which lead to the deaths of Lavender and Kiowa. His pain and sorrow and self damnation just made me want to give him a hug. I loved this book!!!!!