The Things They Carried

In what ways do I achive writing like O'Brien in The Things They Carried?

How can I imitate O'Briens writing for my pastiche?

What signals or hints can I give that shout I am trying to write like O'Brien?

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The best way to try finding O'Brien's voice and style is to examine a couple of passages. His style is called "meta-textuality" which refers to O'Briens ability to not only build his character, which is often himself, but mix fiction and fact to create a much more personalized and "real" reality.