“He thought of the jungle, already regrowing around him to cover the scars they had created. He thought of the tiger, killing to eat. Was that evil? And ants? They killed. No, the jungle wasn’t evil. It was indifferent. So, too, was the world. Evil, then, must be the negation of something man had added to the world. Ultimately, it was caring about something that made the world liable to evil. Caring. And then the caring gets torn asunder. Everybody dies, but not everybody cares.”
Quote by Karl Marlantes
MatterhornMatterhorn is a war novel that delves into the experiences of American soldiers during the Vietnam War. The story is narrated by a young soldier, W.P. Inman, who enlists in the army and is deployed to Vietnam. The novel captures the harsh realities of war, the camaraderie among soldiers, and the psychological toll it takes on individuals. It is known for its vivid portrayal of the battlefield and its exploration of themes such as bravery, sacrifice, and the human cost of conflict. more
