If you are looking for a very in depth biography of Tim O’Brien then this is your book. Such an insightful book with a ton of insights into his writings and such. Overall the book read almost like an academic biography, not a bad thing at all. Very well written and would definitely recommend!

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Finally ! A worthy biography of one of the most impactful writers of the late twentieth century. The text is particularly concerned with the impact of the Vietnam War on O'Brien's life and writing. While this is a great companion piece to "The Things They Carried" or "Going After Caciatto" I would have liked a bit more discussion of other lesser known writing. Still a fascinating look at a sensitive chronicler of one of America's greatest tragedies.