In Pharaoh's Army: Memories of the Lost War

Name: In Pharaoh's Army: Memories of the Lost War
Rating: 4.5 (4 reviews)

Tobias Wolff

Sep 2010 · Sold by Vintage

4.5

4 reviews

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240

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About this ebook

Whether he is evoking the blind carnage of the Tet offensive, the theatrics of his fellow Americans, or the unraveling of his own illusions, Wolff brings to this work the same uncanny eye for detail, pitiless candor and mordant wit that made This Boy's Life a modern classic.

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4.5

4 reviews

Buddy Hatfield

May 17, 2023

Wolff`s memoir about his service as a young army luitenant in Vietnam is smartly written. His reflections on his experiences with fellow soldiers, allies, lovers, and his father offer insights that come from maturity and makes for a thoughtful, humorous, and engaging read.

About the author

Tobias Wolff lives in Northern California and teaches at Stanford University. He has received the Rea Award for excellence in the short story, the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, and the PEN/Faulkner Award.

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