Matterhorn: A Novel of the Vietnam War by Karl Marlantes

Matterhorn: A Novel of the Vietnam War

Karl Marlantes

608 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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An incredible publishing story--written over the course of thirty years by a highly decorated Vietnam veteran, a New York Times best seller for sixteen weeks, a National Indie Next and a USA Today best seller--Matterhorn has been hailed as a "bril...

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Community Reviews

4.35
based on 1,935 reviews

Moods

emotional: 78%

tense: 73%

dark: 71%

sad: 65%

challenging: 62%

adventurous: 48%

reflective: 41%

informative: 35%

inspiring: 20%

funny: 6%

hopeful: 5%


Pace

14% of readers chose fast
59% of readers chose medium
25% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

11% of readers chose Plot
56% of readers chose A mix
31% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

86% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

46% of readers chose Yes
45% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

88% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

64% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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