Jones, James
The Thin Red Line
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141393247
- author:
- Jones, James
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 528
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 2.3 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Historical, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Thin Red Line by James Jones A powerful and intense portrayal of war, this novel follows the soldiers of C Company as they face their baptism by fire on the island of Guadalcanal in the south Pacific. With vivid and unflinching descriptions, Jones explores the human cost of conflict, revealing the line that divides sanity from madness, and life from death. Through the eyes of his characters, including Captain Stein, 'Mad' Sergeant Welsh, and Private Bell, Jones delivers a scathing critique of heroism, laying bare the harsh realities of war. This masterful work is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the human experience during times of conflict. Jones's prose is unflinching and immediate, drawing the reader into the heart of the action. The result is a deeply moving and thought-provoking novel that will stay with you long after you finish reading.