Sympathy for the Devil

Kent Anderson's debut novel offers a gripping portrayal of one soldier's journey through the Vietnam War. Following Hanson, a recent college graduate who joins the Green Berets with a collection of Yeats's poems in his pocket, the narrative immerses readers in the harrowing realities of combat and the personal struggles he faces. With its vivid, nightmarish prose, the book provides an unprecedented look at the complexities of war and the scars it leaves on those who fight.