Tim O'Brien's If I Die in a Combat Zone is a powerful account of a tour of duty in Vietnam. O'Brien utilizes his own background in Vietnam to create this semi-fictional story. It begins with O'Brien, who is the main character, being drafted from his small Minnesotan hometown, and follows him through his gruesum experiences in Vietnam. Throughout the story O'Brien is struggling with his beliefs on if he should be fighting in the war. It is a powerful story that provides the reader with a window into life as a soldier in Vietnam. This book is for the mature reader who can handle a true account of the Vietnam War.
Controversial topics include: Explicit language, graphic violence
Mr. Holmlund rating: 8 out of 10 stars
Raygor Readabilty Estimate: 9th grade
Dale-Chall Readability Estimate: 7th-8th grade
Controversial topics include: Explicit language, graphic violence
Mr. Holmlund rating: 8 out of 10 stars
Raygor Readabilty Estimate: 9th grade
Dale-Chall Readability Estimate: 7th-8th grade
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