The Vietnam War, one of the most turbulent periods in modern history, has captivated readers for decades. If you are in search of gripping fiction books that delve into the complexities and realities of this era, then look no further. In this article, we will explore some of the top Vietnam War fiction books, written by renowned authors, and recommend websites where you can find more information about these novels. 1. "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien: Considered a modern classic, "The Things They Carried" delves into the lives of American soldiers during the Vietnam War. Tim O'Brien, a Vietnam War veteran himself, explores the emotional and physical burdens carried by soldiers through a series of interconnected short stories. This powerful novel explores the concept of truth and the blurred lines between fact and fiction in war narratives. 2. "Matterhorn" by Karl Marlantes: Regarded as one of the best war novels ever written, "Matterhorn" takes readers into the jungles of Vietnam. Karl Marlantes, also a Vietnam War veteran, provides a realistic portrayal of the war through the eyes of a young marine lieutenant. The book vividly depicts the moral dilemmas soldiers faced and the brutalities of combat. 3. "A Rumor of War" by Philip Caputo: Philip Caputo's memoir, "A Rumor of War," provides a gripping and personal account of his experiences as a young Marine during the Vietnam War. This raw and honest narrative captures the despair, confusion, and horror of war, making it a valuable resource for understanding the realities of the conflict. For more information on these books and other Vietnam War fiction novels, we recommend visiting reputable book review websites such as Goodreads or BookBub. These platforms offer detailed summaries, reader reviews, and recommendations, helping you choose the best novels that align with your interests. Additionally, you may also find websites dedicated to specific authors like Tim O'Brien, Karl Marlantes, or Philip Caputo. These websites often provide author biographies, interviews, and suggested reading orders, allowing you to further explore these writers' works. In conclusion, the Vietnam War fiction genre offers a wide range of powerful and thought-provoking novels. Whether you are looking for personal memoirs or fictional stories inspired by the war, there are many compelling books available. Remember to utilize reputable book review websites and author-specific pages to enhance your reading experience and discover the most engaging Vietnam War fiction books.
"If I had known I would be transmigrated, I would have definitely searched on Baidu for the methods of making gunpowder, glass, and such...," Jiang Zhe sighed as he looked at the large tree in front of him, lacking confidence. "Glass, hmm, it should be made from sand, and as for gunpowder, saltpeter, charcoal, and what else? Sulphuric acid or brimstone?" "My Lord..." Xiu'er walked up to Jiang Zhe's side, asking curiously, "My Lord, aren't you going to work?" "I'm going, I'm going..." Jiang Zhe shook his head and walked away. "Working so hard for just a few hundred coins... ridiculous..."
233.15 Million words | 2022-06-28 15:47Update
Once an international mercenary who struggled to survive amidst the gunfire and bullets, he unexpectedly found himself back in China after a failed mission. He knew nothing of history, unaware of how to curry favor with great leaders to seek guidance in building a nation. All he knew was to fight on the frontline. He earned the title of "War Machine" because only in the midst of war could he survive and let the fires of battle consume the hatred within his heart. I control my destiny, not the heavens, and I am prepared to fight to the death in the Yellow Springs. I hope to lead a hundred thousand fierce soldiers, charging into Tokyo with raised swords. This book is respectfully dedicated to those martyrs who sacrificed themselves for their homeland and nation. If you, dear readers, find "Ironclad Mercenary of the Resistance" to be satisfying, please do not forget to recommend it to your friends on QQ and Weibo!
505.72 Million words | 2020-09-15 11:51Update
During the prosperous era of the Tang Dynasty, peace and harmony prevailed throughout the land, with magnificent mountains and rivers, and the Li clan reigning supreme. General Li Jing led troops to defeat the Turks in the north, while Emperor Taizong embarked on an expedition to Goguryeo in the east, establishing his dominance in all directions. Starting anew, they restored the old glory of the empire. Before the portraits of the heroes, Emperor Li Yuan strummed his lute with a sense of melancholy, while Emperor Li Shimin danced gracefully and joyously on the Lingyan Terrace. In the grandest and most spirited era in Chinese history, outside the ancient capital of Chang'an, a young man in humble attire smiled as he gazed at the setting sun's glow upon the imperial city...
329.80 Million words | 2021-12-25 12:56Update
Two hundred years ago, she leaped off the cold jade peak in utter despair. Two hundred years later, by a twist of fate, she returned to the realm of Nine Provinces, only to witness a scene of devastation. As for him... Be cautious about his literary works... Do you dare delve into it? Well... Don't blame me if you end up being blinded ╮(╯▽╰)╭ Now, let me recommend my own creation!
97.72 Million words | 2021-12-29 18:46Update
"The demon star appears, chaos reigns in the Great Qing Dynasty. In the spring of 1700, a demon star fell upon our great Qing. Kangxi Emperor's prosperous era is lost..." In a damp basement, a young man with a gaunt figure trembled as he wrote his heartfelt grievances on paper.
590.71 Million words | 2023-03-28 21:52Update
Zhao Lang woke up from his sleep and found himself in the Qin Dynasty. Luckily, his family was relatively wealthy. However, after calculating the time, he realized that the Qin Dynasty only had three more years to live. With courage, Zhao Lang spoke to his father, who had only returned a few months ago, "Father, the Emperor has only three more years to live. After his death, the Qin Dynasty will fall, and the world will be in chaos. Let's prepare and rebel early!" His father was initially startled but then nodded in agreement. Zhao Lang became excited and began training a new army. Just when he was about to reach his full potential and prepare to compete for supremacy, his father suddenly appeared in front of him and said, "Stop pretending. It's time to come clean. I am Emperor Qin Shi Huang."
341.47 Million words | 2021-07-28 20:08Update
In the prosperous Tang Dynasty, the empire was like a picturesque painting, while the city of Chang'an was filled with elegance and captivating beauties. Seductive villains and valiant heroes cherished each other, as talented individuals danced with charming ladies. Behind closed doors and lavish curtains, amidst the clashing of golden spears and iron horses, the sound of a lute stirred the silence, resonating throughout the heavens. This is, in fact, a story of how two lovers eloped hand in hand, defying the entire era.
245.40 Million words | 2021-07-04 19:41Update
Suddenly traveled back to ancient times, can't even eat a full meal, what should I do? What? The man is about to be beaten up, and the government has given him a beautiful wife, demanding a child next year? What? Another foreign invasion of the Central Plains? It doesn't matter, with a solid grasp of science, mathematics, and physics, I fear no challenges! The unstoppable force of the grassland cavalry? The indestructible pirate ships? Laughable!
305.57 Million words | 2020-08-22 17:16Update
Three Kingdoms! Three Kingdoms! Relive the Three Kingdoms! Battling on horseback is the dream of warriors! Cunning strategies are the pursuit of advisors! Establishing a dynasty is the ambition of warlords! The Three Kingdoms was a splendid era. Witness the rise of Chen Xiu, a poor scholar born in the late Eastern Han dynasty. Support the powerful, build a hegemony. P.S: This is a story of strategists, not warlords! If you enjoy it, feel free to bookmark it.
81.53 Million words | 2020-07-19 00:39Update
Su Bai crossed over! He is a Chinese young man living in Argentina! Equipped with the live football system, he starts with max-level shooting power and max-level body balance! A super Su Bai of Boca Juniors emerges. On the wing, he dashes like a tank, his unreasonable strikes making Argentina tremble! Just after selling Bale for a record-breaking price, Tottenham Hotspur wants to replace him with Su Bai to conquer the Premier League. Jurgen Klopp of Borussia Dortmund also wants Su Bai to join his youth storm! In the European football scene of the year, a super Su Bai appears. His crazy dribbling and powerful strikes from the wing make everyone exclaim that a monster has emerged in football! Real Madrid spent 100 million to buy Bale, but they were made to cry by a young man from Argentina! On the night when Barcelona was cleansed by Su Bai's brilliance, Messi, without sadness, excitedly pleaded with Su Bai to join the Argentine national team! In the year, he wants Su Bai to lead him to win the World Cup trophy! W
185.09 Million words | 2022-03-11 16:44Update
Full of absurd words on paper, a stream of bitter tears. The author is considered foolish, who can understand the meaning within? A generation of losers traversing a different world, the same Red Chamber, but with different dreams.
124.73 Million words | 2022-11-13 07:27Update
Waking up from a dream, Luo Qingzhou became an insignificant illegitimate son of the Luo family, the ruling family of the Great Yan Empire's capital. Forced to marry a bride who was said to be mute and expressionless in order to help his second brother in the Luo family annul his marriage, Luo Qingzhou realized only after the formalities of the wedding were over and the bridal chamber was lit with candles: "Something is wrong with my wife!" Not only was there something wrong with his wife, but even the two maidservants by her side and the other people in the Qin family were peculiar as well! The head maid was sweet and alluring, her voice like that of a lark; the junior maidservant was cold as ice and lethal, her sword ready to strike at any moment. His little sister-in-law was talented and resembled a delicate and beautiful person like Lin Daiyu. His cousin was proud and bossy, her whip deadly and accurate. His father-in-law had a solemn face, but cursed behind closed doors. His mother-in-law was beautiful, but her eyes showed disdain. His second brother was focused on martial arts, claiming to bring glory to the family. And as for Luo Qingzhou, he only wanted to be a good-for-nothing son-in-law, quietly and secretly become invincible…
386.83 Million words | 2022-09-21 13:56Update
The gates of the Zhu family reek of alcohol and meat, while frozen bones litter the streets. Reborn into a prestigious Ming dynasty family, Zhang Yue finds himself nothing more than an insignificant child. The chaos of the Jingnan Rebellion has passed, Zheng He's fleet sails the seas, and high-ranking officials abound in his family... Is all he capable of doing merely waiting for death? In this flourishing era, the Zhu family seeks greatness, but even wealth and glory must be pursued with stability. To settle family, country, and world affairs, he sets sail with his wife and children in a humble boat.
336.73 Million words | 2023-06-02 14:19Update
The second group of honored works produced by Qidian editors, highly recommended by famous editors Haixing and Qingshan! In the 18th year of the Kaihuang period, the mighty Sui Empire's armies were strong and prosperous, dominating the vast land like the sun at its zenith. However, beneath the calm surface of this peaceful era, hidden currents were surging, and dangers lurked everywhere! In the dazzling month of March, Lingyun appeared in the southern Yangzhou of the great Sui Empire. Returning to the Sui Empire, I am determined to enjoy a carefree life. Though I am humble, I reign over the world! Following "The End of Sui" and "The Late Tang," the final installment of Mu Zi's "Trilogy of Sui and Tang," "Returning to the Sui Empire," officially begins. I hope everyone enjoys it and provides abundant support!
212.56 Million words | 2021-11-05 03:19Update
"The Romance of the Three Kingdoms" is the first epic historical novel in China written in the form of chapters and verses. It mainly depicts wars and reflects the political and military struggles among the three political factions of Wei, Shu, and Wu. The novel is roughly divided into five parts: the Yellow Turban Rebellion, the Dong Zhuo Rebellion, the competition among the warlords, the tripartite confrontation, and the reunification under the Jin Dynasty. Against a vast backdrop, it portrays magnificent and thrilling war scenes, successfully depicting nearly five hundred characters. The characters such as Cao Cao, Liu Bei, Sun Quan, Zhuge Liang, Zhou Yu, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and others have become widely known. The novel does not adopt a simple narrative of the enemy and us, but provides a historically influential and profound description of all parties involved. The editor, Luo Guanzhong, interweaves the Thirty-Six Stratagems of warfare into the plot, incorporating both plot and military strategies.
11.53 Million words | 2022-07-13 22:03Update
From Hanzhong, Li Lanyi emerged as the cornerstone of the Taiping Army's Western Expeditionary Corps. Shida Kai, by the banks of the Dadu River, was his shining badge of honor. And the East and West Armies were his final contribution to the Qing Dynasty. Three years of fierce battles in Xinjiang, annihilating the Khanate of Huanhan, killing Aguba, defeating the Khanate of Bukhara – this is the glory of our nation! In Guangxi, with a strong and robust army, he destroyed three thousand Japanese soldiers, killed Xixiang Congdao. As a small country, who dares to trespass on our precious Chinese island? Next is to rebel! Ascending the throne as the emperor, secluded cultivation, refining internal strength. Then, slaughtering the Japanese, defeating the Russians, slapping the British, kicking the French and the Americans - we're definitely not nonsensical, as those who have read Han-style novels would know. We are the Rational Party! PS: Originally, I wanted to write about how the Old Summer Palace is forever a pain in the hearts of Chinese people. But then I realized that without experiencing the Second Opium War, the dream of China as the Celestial Empire would never be completely shattered. So I started writing about the chaos in Gansu and Shaanxi. However, hail the mighty River Crab, three submissions, three victories! And that's how Li Lanyi and Taiping came into existence! It's all quite tear-jerking when you think about it.
114.99 Million words | 2020-08-01 12:57Update
In the previous life, after transmigration, Liu De busied himself wiping his brother's butt, wiping his uncles' butts, and wiping his mother's butt, but unfortunately, he still failed in the end. In this life, returning to the beginning of transmigration, Liu De swore that he would never want to live such a life again. In this life... "I want to be the emperor!" I shall become the country!
533.40 Million words | 2022-08-28 07:52Update
Greedy and lascivious, but also skilled in calligraphy and painting, Liang Xin, a low-ranking employee of a pawnshop, traverses into the deep palace of the Northern Song Dynasty, becoming an eunuch without a clean past. On one hand, Liang Xin stirs up chaos in the palace, while on the other hand, he gains the trust of Emperor Zhao Ji and becomes the top eunuch in the palace. My new book, "Peerless Bodyguard," has been uploaded. Please support it...
559.00 Million words | 2022-06-30 07:22Update
Emperor Xiaozong revived the Great Ming dynasty, while the wayward and reckless Xuande disregarded conventions. Scholars fervently discussed the state of the nation, while the palace guards were as fierce as tigers and wolves. In an era where opportunity and crisis coexisted, amidst the bustling prosperity of the Great Ming dynasty, there was a young man named Qin Kan who disrupted the calm waters. As he elegantly and charmingly engaged in his mischievous acts, the conventional definitions of a "gentleman" were completely overturned in the minds of the Ming dynasty's civil officials, military generals, and eunuchs.
222.07 Million words | 2020-08-13 05:32Update
Later generations all say that the Great Song Dynasty lacks brave men, thus making it weak and unable to defend itself, clinging to a corner. As a result, the Divine Land sinks. Shen An really wants to become a great man, but first, he must carry his four-year-old sister and seek a living in the city of Bianliang... The QQ group for the new book is: Fangjiazhuang, number: xxxxxxxx. This is an ordinary group. Once the book is published, after verification of the complete subscription in the group, you can join the complete subscription group.
601.93 Million words | 2020-11-29 10:50Update
