Dispatches
by Michael Herr
Dispatches by Michael Herr holds a highly rated rating of 4.24 out of 5, based on 10.4K reader ratings. First published in 1977. The book spans 260 pages.
About Dispatches
Written on the front lines in Vietnam, Dispatches became an immediate classic of war reportage when it was published in 1977.From its terrifying opening pages to its final eloquent words, Dispatches makes us see, in unforgettable and unflinching detail, the chaos and fervor of the war and the surreal insanity of life in that singular combat zone. Michael Herr’s unsparing, unorthodox retellings of the day-to-day events in Vietnam take on the force of poetry, rendering clarity from one of the most incomprehensible and nightmarish events of our time.Dispatches is among the most blistering and compassionate accounts of war in our literature.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Michael Herr |
| Published | 1977 |
| Pages | 260 |
| Genres | Non-Fiction, History, Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir |
| Average Rating | 4.24 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 10,383 |
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What genre is Dispatches?
Dispatches is categorized as Non-Fiction, History, Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.
Is Dispatches worth reading?
Based on 10.4K reader ratings, Dispatches has an average score of 4.24 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Dispatches?
Dispatches has 260 pages.
Who wrote Dispatches?
Dispatches was written by Michael Herr. It was first published in 1977.
What is the ISBN for Dispatches?
The ISBN-13 for Dispatches is 9780679735250.0.
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