Tim O’Brein’s The Things They Carried

So as part of our English comp class we have to read a book I am reading Tim O’Brein’s The Things They Carried The book starts out talking about a physical set of “Love letters” that the lieutenant carries then it goes on to talk about the mental  things the squad carries, like lavendars fear of dying, kiowas distrust of the white man, or the lieutenants over-encumbering love for Martha. though thoughts have no physical weight these thoughts weighed heavier on the men than the objects they carried. The men go through a lot together, and its almost as they know no one wants this war anymore. To say this is a good read is an understatement. I am truly enjoying this book. The detail, the hidden psychology of war, the sense of eminent doom you get from O’brien’s words. It’s all chilling, thus far a must read.