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Company K

William March
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Company K

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1989

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William March

Company K

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1989
Book Details
Pages

260

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Historical Fiction

American Literature
Period
World War I
Setting

France • 1910s

Topic
Military & War

World History

US History
Publication Year

1989

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Company K by William March is a novel that follows a group of soldiers from a single company during World War I. Through a series of vignettes, each soldier recounts personal experiences, revealing the diverse, profound, and often traumatic impact of war on individuals. March's work explores themes of duty, sacrifice, and the haunting aftermath of conflict.

Dark

Gritty

Mysterious

Melancholic

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

4.4

1,269 ratings

84%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Reviews for Company K by William March highlight its unflinching portrayal of World War I through a series of vignettes. The book is praised for its raw and impactful storytelling, capturing both the horrors and human aspects of war. Some readers find the fragmented narrative challenging, but it effectively conveys the chaos and psychological impact on soldiers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Company K?

Readers who appreciate Company K by William March are often drawn to war literature that offers raw, fragmented narratives. Fans of The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien or All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque—books exploring the gritty, personal impacts of war—would find March's portrayal of World War I compelling.

4.4

1,269 ratings

84%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

260

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Historical Fiction

American Literature
Period
World War I
Setting

France • 1910s

Topic
Military & War

World History

US History
Publication Year

1989

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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