In the Lake of the Woods

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By Tim O’Brien

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In the Lake of the Woods explores the aftermath of a failed political campaign and the mysterious disappearance of the protagonist's wife. Set against a backdrop of secrets and trauma from the Vietnam War, the narrative weaves psychological depth with an exploration of memory, truth, and identity, leaving readers questioning the boundaries between reality and illusion.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by psychological suspense blended with elements of mystery and a deep exploration of memory and identity. Delving into the haunting aftermath of the Vietnam War, it unravels the complexities of truth and deception, following a deeply troubled protagonist. This narrative may appeal to readers who appreciate a thought-provoking and intense exploration of human emotions and relationships.

In the Lake of the Woods

A remarkable novel from the National Book Award-winning author of ‘Going After Cacciato’ and ‘The Things They Carried’, which combines the power of the finest Vietnam fiction with the tension of a many-layered mystery.

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A remarkable novel from the National Book Award-winning author of Going After Cacciato and The Things They Carried, which combines the power of the finest Vietnam fiction with the tension of a many-layered mystery.

In a remote lakeside cabin deep in the Minnesota forests, Kathy Wade is comforting her husband John, an ambitious politician, after a devastating electoral defeat.

Then one night she vanishes, and gradually the search for Kathy becomes a voyage into the darkest corners of John Wade’s life, a life of deception and deceit—the life of a man able to escape everything but the chains of his darkest secret.

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In the Lake of the Woods by Tim O’Brien receives praise for being inventive and unsettling, with a compelling exploration of the protagonist's troubled psyche. Critics compare O'Brien's thematic depth to that of Joseph Conrad, highlighting this work's profound handling of history and morality. It's noted for its ability to delve into the haunting effects of war and history on individuals.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780006543954

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 April 1995

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Fourth Estate Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 230g

Pages: 320

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About the Author

Tim O’Brien was born in Minnesota and served as a foot soldier in Vietnam from 1969 to 1970, and after graduate studies at Harvard worked as a reporter for the Washington Post. When ‘If I Die in a Combat Zone’ was published in 1973, it established him as one of the leading American writers of his generation, a status that was confirmed when ‘Going After Cacciato’ won the National Book Award for fiction.

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