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Historical Fiction· United States

The Healer's War

by Elizabeth Ann Scarborough
Aggregate Editorial Score50/100
★Nebula Award
Published 1989335 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Elizabeth Ann Scarborough's The Healer's War (1989) stands as one of the most significant works of historical fiction of its era. A nurse in Vietnam is given a magical amulet by a dying shaman that allows her to see people's auras and make moral choices she otherwise could not. Scarborough's Nebula Award winner uses the supernatural to interrogate the moral complexity of wartime medicine. Themes of Vietnam War, nursing, magic run through the work. The book has received recognition from Nebula Award 1989.

Book Details

AuthorElizabeth Ann Scarborough
Published1989
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Pages335
Category🗺️ Historical Fiction
ISBN9780385240758
Editorial Score50/100
About the Category

🗺️ Historical Fiction

Novels set in the past, blending real events with fictional narratives.

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Country of Origin

🇺🇸 United States

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Awards & Recognition

Nebula Award
winner · genre
198944
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About the Author
Elizabeth Ann Scarborough
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Healer's War about?

A nurse in Vietnam is given a magical amulet by a dying shaman that allows her to see people's auras and make moral choices she otherwise could not. Scarborough's Nebula Award winner uses the supernatural to interrogate the moral complexity of wartime medicine.

Who wrote The Healer's War?

The Healer's War was written by Elizabeth Ann Scarborough, from United States. First published in 1989.

What awards has The Healer's War won?

The Healer's War has received the following awards and honours: Nebula Award 1989.

Is The Healer's War worth reading?

The Healer's War is a notable work that has earned critical attention, with an aggregate editorial score of 44/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in Vietnam War, nursing, magic.

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What category is The Healer's War?

The Healer's War is classified as Historical Fiction. Novels set in the past, blending real events with fictional narratives.

What country is The Healer's War from?

The Healer's War originates from United States's literary tradition. Explore more books from United States on our country page.

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