What is the book Going After Cacciato by Tim O'brian about?

Question

Also which passage of the book relates to the theme really well? Also what is the theme of the book?

I have to write a paper on this and I dont know what it is really about. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Answer 1

It's about a squad of soldiers in Vietnam that go after a deserter in their squad, Cacciato. Cacciato, who is considered quite dumb, is headed for Paris. Along the way, the squad becomes deserters themselves. What is the theme of the book? I have no idea. Something to do with running away from a war, I guess.