Going after Cacciato

In a blend of reality and fantasy, this novel tells the story of a young soldier who one day lays down his rifle and sets off on a quixotic journey from the jungles of Indochina to the streets of Paris. In its memorable evocation of men both fleeing from and meeting the demands of battle, Going After Cacciato stands as much more than just a great war novel. Ultimately it's about the forces of fear and heroism that do battle in the hearts of us all.

First sentence: It was a bad time.

Year

1991

Language

English

Publisher

Delta

Editions

13

Pages

320

ISBN

9780385283496

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