A River in May

A River in May

by EdwardWilson (Author)

Synopsis

A magnificent debut novel, which follows in the spirit of Conrad's Heart of Darkness, in which an alienated student named Lopez joins the Vietnam war to escape from his past and himself. Forced out of self-pity by the brutality and injustice surrounding him, Lopez begins to shed his layers of acquired culture, identifying instead with the Vietnamese and their cause. 'Stylistically sophisticated, visually and emotionally present; the pace is good and the author knows how to hold the reader's attention.' y

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 288
Publisher: Arcadia Books
Published: 12 Feb 2006

ISBN 10: 1905147473
ISBN 13: 9781905147472

Media Reviews
'There's no getting away from the book's raw power - highly recommended.' -- Simon Shaw * The Mail on Sunday *
'Wilson's tale, addressing the suffering of the Vietnamese, has integrity and evocative details...a worthwhile addition to the war novel.' -- Robert Murphy * Metro London *
Author Bio
Edward Wilson served in Vietnam as an officer in the 5th Special Forces. His decorations include the Bronze Star and Army Commendation Medal for Valor. Soon after leaving the army, Wilson became a permanent expatriate and he formally lost US nationality in 1986 to become British. For the past thirty years he has been a teacher in Suffolk, where he lives.