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A CLASSIC FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE THINGS THEY CARRIED

Originally published in 1975, Tim O'Brien's debut novel demonstrates the emotional complexity and enthralling narrative tension that later earned him the National Book Award. At its core is the relationship between two one who went to Vietnam and one who stayed at home. As the two brothers struggle against an unexpected blizzard in Minnesota's remote north woods, what they discover about themselves and each other will change both of them for ever.

368 pages, Paperback

First published January 1,1975

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368 pages, Paperback
Published
September 1, 1999 by Crown
ISBN
9780767904414
ASIN
0767904419
Language
English

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JapaneseGoblin2
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April 17,2025
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A bit misleading by the synopses, the blizzard-wrecked ski trip is only a part of the story. However, O'Brien does a good job expressing character drama in a seemingly dull setting and you're left entranced and hoping for change and growth that may or may not come. I'm learning I really enjoy Tim O'Briens writing style.
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hazer324
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April 17,2025
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This book at its heart is about empathy. O'Brien lasting out a harsh blizzard to connect the reader to the main character while using this to connect the main character to his brother's experience of Vietnam, and all of this is connected by an ignorant public opinion that has no empathy for struggle.
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suzuminakahara
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April 17,2025
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I love Tim O'Brien's writing. This story is of two brothers, one who went to Viet Nam and one who stayed home. They decide to go on a lake trip during the winter in Minnesota's north woods. A book of discovery about each other and themselves. Gripping.
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ilalochezia
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April 17,2025
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Northern Lights by Tim O'Brien follows two brothers, the younger of which has just returned from Vietnam wounded and damaged by war. When the two brothers are caught in a blizzard while on a skiing trip, they are pushed to their limits by the elements as they fight for survival.
The book is very much a character study of the two brothers and how siblings can grow up together but become vastly different people as adults. Parry and Harv have nothing in common, and yet there is a bond that persists.
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juiceboxis
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April 17,2025
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This book is worth it just for the skiing adventure at its core.
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byetanpopo
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April 17,2025
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You can read my review at http://tims-reviews.blogspot.com/2017...
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Hikarinyx
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April 17,2025
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My favorite parts were those about the nature and history of NE Minnesota, rather than those about the characters. Tim O'Brien definitely got better over the years.
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Narenohate
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April 17,2025
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I had to check this book out from the library 4 times just to finish it. Plot dragged and dialogue was repetitive. I really like "The Things They Carried." This book, however, did not live up to my expectations.
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