Tobias Wolff's taut novella is a masterclass in moral ambiguity and military life. Set during the Vietnam War era, it follows three young paratroopers whose lives intersect around a series of thefts at their base. Wolff strips away any romanticism, examining honour, betrayal, and the fraught bonds between men under pressure. Spare, precise prose cuts straight to the bone—this is storytelling at its most economical and devastating. Perfect for readers who appreciate literary fiction that packs a punch in under 150 pages.
