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Tree of Smoke

A Novel

Book • 2007

Tree of Smoke is a novel by Denis Johnson that explores the complexities of the Vietnam War through the story of Skip Sands, a CIA agent, and other characters like the Houston brothers and a Canadian nurse.

The novel delves into themes of psychological warfare, espionage, and the personal struggles of those involved in the conflict.

It spans from 1963 to 1970, with an epilogue set in 1983.

Mentioned by

Deborah Treisman

Klaus Brinkbäumer

Mentioned in 3 episodes

Mentioned by

Shane Gillis

as the book he read naked by candlelight during a power outage.

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Mentioned by

Deborah Treisman

as one of Dennis Johnson's works, a Pulitzer finalist that won the National Book Award.

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Erwähnt von

Klaus Brinkbäumer

als weiteres Werk von Denis Johnson, dem Autor von „Train Dreams“, und als ein fantastischer Vietnam-Roman.

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Mentioned by

Gilbert Cruz

as another major book by the same author when introducing Denis Johnson's work.

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Mentioned as a really good novel about Vietnam.

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Mentioned by

Amanda Dobbins

as one of Denis Johnson's notable works, alongside 'Jesus' Son'.

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