Dog Soldiers by Robert Stone
In this novel, a disillusioned war correspondent, a morally compromised professor, and a woman caught between them become embroiled in a dangerous plot involving heroin smuggling from Vietnam to California. As they navigate the treacherous landscape of addiction, violence, and betrayal, the characters are forced to confront the devastating consequences of their choices. The book explores the dark underbelly of the American dream and the brutal realities of war.
The 1053rd greatest book of all time
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Total Points: 353
Since this book was first published in 1974, there is a penalty of 0%. The age adjusted score is 353.0.
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- score: 18 -- National Book Award - Fiction (Weight: 18)