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A River in May
Edward Wilson
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Description for A River in May
Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 24. Weight in Grams: 276. 288 pages. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: FA. Dimension: 198 x 130 x 24. Weight: 306.
A magnificent debut novel, which follows in the spirit of Conrad's Heart of Darkness, in which an alienated student named Lopez joins the Vietnam war to escape from his past and himself. Forced out of self-pity by the brutality and injustice surrounding him, Lopez begins to shed his layers of acquired culture, identifying instead with the Vietnamese and their cause. 'Stylistically sophisticated, visually and emotionally present; the pace is good and the author knows how to hold the reader's attention.'
A magnificent debut novel, which follows in the spirit of Conrad's Heart of Darkness, in which an alienated student named Lopez joins the Vietnam war to escape from his past and himself. Forced out of self-pity by the brutality and injustice surrounding him, Lopez begins to shed his layers of acquired culture, identifying instead with the Vietnamese and their cause. 'Stylistically sophisticated, visually and emotionally present; the pace is good and the author knows how to hold the reader's attention.'
Product Details
Publisher
Arcadia Books
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
Weight
28g
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781905147472
SKU
V9781905147472
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About Edward Wilson
Edward Wilson is a native of Baltimore. He studied International Relations on a US Army scholarship and later served as a Special Forces officer in Vietnam. He received the Army Commendation Medal with `V' for his part in rescuing wounded Vietnamese soldiers from a minefield. His other decorations include the Bronze Star and the Combat Infantryman's Badge. After leaving the ... Read more
Reviews for A River in May
'Wilson's tale, addressing the suffering of the Vietnamese, has integrity and evocative details...a worthwhile addition to the war novel.'
Robert Murphy
Metro London
'There's no getting away from the book's raw power - highly recommended.'
Simon Shaw
The Mail on Sunday
Robert Murphy
Metro London
'There's no getting away from the book's raw power - highly recommended.'
Simon Shaw
The Mail on Sunday