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Five interconnected narratives span from 1960 to 1999, each deeply rooted in the sixties and haunted by the Vietnam War. The first story, "Low Men in Yellow Coats," follows eleven-year-old Bobby Garfield as he uncovers predatory malice in his neighborhood, realizing that adults can be sources of terror rather than protectors. The title story features college students drawn into a card game that leads them to confront their own darkness and the possibility of protest, revealing that laughter can mask deeper fears. In "Blind Willie" and "Why We're in Vietnam," two men from Bobby's suburban Connecticut childhood grapple with the emptiness of the post-Vietnam era, reflecting a hollow America that mirrors their own struggles. The collection culminates in "Heavenly Shades of Night Are Falling," where Bobby returns to his hometown, seeking a final secret and the hope of redemption. This remarkable work is filled with danger, suspense, and emotional depth, guiding readers to places both unfamiliar and hauntingly familiar, making it a compelling exploration of the human experience shaped by war and memory.

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Hearts in Atlantis, Stephen King

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Jaar van publicatie
1999
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Taal
Engels
Jaar van publicatie
1999
Formaat
Paperback
Aantal pagina's
512
ISBN10
0340751258
ISBN13
9780340751251
Reeks
Eerste editie
1999
Oorspronkelijke titel
Hearts in Atlantis
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Five interconnected narratives span from 1960 to 1999, each deeply rooted in the sixties and haunted by the Vietnam War. The first story, "Low Men in Yellow Coats," follows eleven-year-old Bobby Garfield as he uncovers predatory malice in his neighborhood, realizing that adults can be sources of terror rather than protectors. The title story features college students drawn into a card game that leads them to confront their own darkness and the possibility of protest, revealing that laughter can mask deeper fears. In "Blind Willie" and "Why We're in Vietnam," two men from Bobby's suburban Connecticut childhood grapple with the emptiness of the post-Vietnam era, reflecting a hollow America that mirrors their own struggles. The collection culminates in "Heavenly Shades of Night Are Falling," where Bobby returns to his hometown, seeking a final secret and the hope of redemption. This remarkable work is filled with danger, suspense, and emotional depth, guiding readers to places both unfamiliar and hauntingly familiar, making it a compelling exploration of the human experience shaped by war and memory.