THE WAR LOVER (Book-of-the-Month Selection) [Hardcover] John Hersey

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Hardcover is faded and slightly worn. No dust jacket. Pages are clean and binding is secure.

John Hersey’s “The War Lover,” a 1959 Book-of-the-Month selection, is a haunting exploration of the psychological allure of war. Set against the backdrop of the Cold War, this gripping novel delves into the mind of a fighter pilot obsessed with combat. Hersey’s unflinching prose invites readers to confront the dehumanizing effects of violence. While the hardcover shows its age, the clean pages and secure binding make this an excellent reading copy for collectors and literary enthusiasts interested in powerful works that probe the complexities of human nature and the horrors of war.

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Hardcover is faded and slightly worn. No dust jacket. Pages are clean and binding is secure.

John Hersey’s “The War Lover” is a gripping novel that explores the psychological and moral complexities of war. Published in 1959, it emerged during the Cold War era, when the threat of nuclear conflict loomed large. Hersey, renowned for his unflinching portrayal of human suffering in works like “Hiroshima,” delves deep into the mind of a fighter pilot obsessed with the thrill of combat.

This Book-of-the-Month Club selection offers a thought-provoking examination of the allure of violence and the dehumanizing effects of war. Hersey’s prose is both poetic and unsettling, inviting readers to confront their own attitudes towards conflict. While the hardcover shows signs of age, the clean pages and secure binding make this an excellent reading copy for collectors and literary enthusiasts alike. A powerful work that resonates across generations, “The War Lover” is a must-read for those interested in exploring the complexities of human nature and the horrors of war.

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Weight 20 lbs
Dimensions 21.34 × 14.22 × 3.3 in
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