In Pharaoh's Army

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Stupendous - Rated
Wolff is a stupendous writer and this is as good as writing gets.

In Pharaoh's Army is not a simple memoir of Vietnam but goes much deeper to look at issues of love, honour, truth and moral courage. The relationship between Wolff and his errant roguish father is beautifully dealt with. It would be difficult to praise this short book too highly.

Mr Wolff speaks with silver tongue - Rated
You will love Tobias wolff. When I read him, I realize that writing is not about beautiful and profound ideas ( although he has these), it is about casting a spell. It is about charm. Pick this book up (or any others by T. Wolff) and just read the opening paragraph. He will seduce you instantly. He will draw you in. He will charm you. I personally think that he is better than Raymond Carver ,or even Chekov, because, ultimately , he is more humane. Tobias Wolff's subject is human weakness, but he is never self-rightous or holier-than-thou. In his stories everyone is implicated. Especially himself. I can't tell you why he is so good, because, it is a mystery. Like trying to explain why a charming person is charming. It has something to do with understanding and empathy I think. Just buy his books ( any of them) and let him work his magic.