Internet Resource Sites regarding themes, topics and ideas related to
'In the Lake of the Woods'.

This page compiled by David Lupton

  1. Wimera Net News. This is the Wimera Net News Online, a site which lists the 1997 V.C.E. English text list. It lists resources for all the texts studied in that year, and provides some fascinating links for sites regarding author Tim O'Brien and In the Lake of the Woods. Although some sites do not seem to be able to be accessed ALL the time, revisit and persist if necessary.

    2. Of particular interest is:- In the Lake of the Woods (reviews):

  2. Amazon. Check out this site for the dissenting 'Kirkus Review', mixed reviews of the book from 'Amazon' readers, and, in particular, one angry review posted this year from a V.C.E. student rather unhappy with the book.

  3. Plausibility of Denial. This site reproduces an essay titled Plausibility of Denial: Tim O'Brien, My Lai and America, by H. Bruce Franklin, originally from The Progressive.

  4. Missing in Contemplation. This site reproduces a short essay/review regarding O'Brien titled Missing in Contemplation, by Pico Iyer.

  5. Trapdoors and Tunnels. A more substantial essay, with reference to O'Brien's other works, titled Trapdoors and Tunnels.

  6. My Lai Massacre. This site is titled Vietnam Online. Whilst largely a commercial site, it contains some valuable background information on the Vietnam War, and, in particular, the My Lai massacre.

  7. Images of War. A valuable page with links regarding O'Brien (already listed), the Vietnam War and the American political climate during the 1960s. Most interesting (perhaps) are the links to the sites regarding the Vietnam War, many of which are well documented, easy to navigate and full of unconventional 'history'. For example, the listed Images of War site for a first-hand insight into the daily operational procedure of a soldier in Vietnam.

  8. Tim O'Brien Homepage. The Tim O'Brien Homepage. A site dedicated to all things O'Brien, useful for soundclips of O'Brien interviews and details of other works. However, most useful is the Other O'Brien Links link situated at the top of the page. Click here and arrive at:

  9. Tim O'Brien On The Web , a sub-site of the Tim O'Brien Homepage, is a FANTASTIC links page. Links are categorised under Bibliographies, Interviews, Discussions of (O'Brien's) Work, etc. For the serious O'Brien reader or fan.

  10. The Things He Carried. An interesting interview with O'Brien titled The Things He Carried: Tim O'Brien on Love, Murder and Vietnam. Consider the final quotation in the article (taken from O'Brien's 1975 novel Going After Cacciato), in relation to In the Lake of the Woods.

  11. Overview. A short introduction and overview of Tim O'Brien's writing.

  12. Salomon Centre for Teaching. This site reproduces a report regarding O'Brien's lecture at the Salomon Centre for Teaching. Included are 'tips' on writing, and his early influences as a writer. O'Brien was introduced at the lecture as 'a dreamer, a magician, a poet, a journalist, a soldier, and a storyteller'.

  13. Postmodernism. A rather advanced essay regarding the central ideas of postmodernism (as opposed to modernism). A good summary, although perhaps a little difficult for the beginner.

  14. Postmodern theory online. If you really want to get into postmodern theory online, check out this page. It has a comprehensive list of links regarding theorists, artists, writers and commentators connected in various ways to the topic of postmodernism. Again, difficult for the beginner, but persevere.