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Redeployment

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Redeployment, a collection of interconnected short stories by Phil Klay, offers a penetrating exploration of the Iraq War through the eyes of American soldiers. Each story delves into the personal and emotional experiences of soldiers returning home, revealing the complexities and challenges faced in reconciling their war experiences with civilian life. The narratives are gripping and poignant, shedding light on the physical and psychological scars of warfare.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate gripping, authentic narratives that explore the raw emotional experiences of soldiers returning from war. It offers a profound look into the challenges and complexities of reintegration into civilian life, portrayed with both sensitivity and unflinching realism.

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Redeployment

The New York Times bestselling and National Book Award-winning story collection which takes readers to the frontline of the Iraq wars. 'A must read' - Guardian

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Powerful - Barack Obama

Searing - New York Times

How do you comfort a man who has just lost his best friend?

How does it feel to see fear in your wife's eyes?

What does it mean to come home?

In one of the most acclaimed and celebrated collections of stories for years, Redeployment takes readers to the frontlines of the wars in Iraq, asking us to understand what happened there, and what happened to the soldiers who returned.

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Phil Klay's Redeployment is a powerful collection of stories offering a visceral portrayal of soldiers' experiences in Iraq and their return home, capturing both the physical and emotional tolls of war. Reviews praise it for being gritty, unsparing, and vividly authentic, providing a profound insight into the human condition under extreme circumstances. It's acclaimed as brilliantly subtle, with a blend of humour, sadness, and keen observation, making it both a must-read and an exceptional literary work on the Iraq War.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786899064

Publisher: Canongate Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 October 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Canongate Canons

Edition: Main - Canons

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 205g

Pages: 304

About the Author

Phil Klay is a veteran of the US Marine Corps. He served in Iraq during the surge and subsequently received an MFA from Hunter College. His work has featured in the New York Times, Tin House and Granta. He is co-host of the Manifesto! podcast and is the author of Redeployment and Missionaries, his debut novel. Redeployment was a New York Times bestseller and won the National Book Award for Fiction, the John Leonard Award and the Warwick Prize.

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