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In the Field of Fire

Jeanne Van Buren Dann, ed., Jack Dann, ed.
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In the Field of Fire

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 1997

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Jeanne Van Buren Dann, ed., Jack Dann, ed.

In the Field of Fire

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 1997
Book Details
Pages

415

Format

Short Story Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

1997

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

3.7

22 ratings

64%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

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Edited by Jeanne Van Buren Dann and Jack Dann, In the Field of Fire offers an emotionally gripping anthology portraying war's multifaceted impacts. Praised for its diverse voices and compelling narratives, it has drawn some criticism for inconsistent story quality. Overall, it’s a powerful, thought-provoking collection that resonates deeply.

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Who Should Read In the Field of Fire?

Readers who enjoy gripping war stories intertwined with speculative fiction will find In the Field of Fire compelling. Fans of Tim O’Brien’s The Things They Carried or Orson Scott Card’s Ender’s Game are likely to appreciate the emotional depth and imaginative scenarios presented in this anthology.

3.7

22 ratings

64%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

415

Format

Short Story Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

1997

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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