Description
This powerful novel plunges readers into the heart of the Vietnam War, following a young Marine lieutenant and his comrades as they battle not only the enemy but also the brutal jungle and their own loss of innocence. Written over three decades by a decorated veteran, the story offers a visceral and unflinching portrayal of combat, exploring the profound transformation of boys into men under the extreme pressures of war. Marlantes masterfully captures the physical and psychological toll of conflict, delivering an experience that is as close as one can get to the realities of fighting in Vietnam without being there.
Available Editions
paperback
El Leon Literary Arts
Published Jan 1, 2009
688 pages
ISBN: 9780979528538
paperback
Unknown
Published Jan 1, 2009
688 pages
ISBN: 0979528534
Reviews
No ratings yet. Be the first!
No written reviews yet.
Details
First Published
2010
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Matterhorn: A Novel of the Vietnam War by Karl Marlantes.