Going After Cacciato

Winner of the National Book Award, -Going After Cacciato- captures the peculiar mixture of horror and hallucination that marked the Vietnam War, this strangest of wars.In a blend of reality and fantasy, this novel tells the story of a young soldier who one day lays down his rifle and sets off on a quixotic journey from the jungles of Indochina to the streets of Paris.In its memorable evocation of men both fleeing from and meeting the demands of battle, -Going After Cacciato- stands as much more than just a great war novel. Ultimately it''s about the forces of fear and heroism that do battle in the hearts of us all.