Company K
Company K
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
France • 1910s
1989
Adult
18+ years
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
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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 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.
1,269 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Company K by William March, first published in 1933, is often praised for its unique narrative style, using 113 different narrators, each offering a distinct perspective on the experiences of World War I.
The novel was adapted into a film in 2004 by director Robert Clem, who aimed to capture the book's fragmented storytelling approach by featuring multiple voice actors.
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William March, the author of Company K, was a highly decorated Marine who served in World War I, earning accolades like the Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, and the French Croix de Guerre.
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Novel • Fiction
France • 1910s
1989
Adult
18+ years
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