Book Reviews of Jarhead : A Marine's Chronicle of the Gulf War and Other Battles

Like the experience of war that Anthony Swofford describes, this book is thrilling, funny, messy, both well and poorly done, capable of insight as well as surprising lapses of judgement, fascinating, and ultimately anti-climactic.

It has many faults, but never was I disappointed to have been reading, and always I wanted to continue, so I could see what would happen.

This is a grungy account of the US Marine Corps as it really is, without all the flag waving and hero BS. Heros they may well be, but salty grunts is also what they are. This shows the Corps warts and all from the inside by a man who was there and lived it and in spite of himself - loved it.

An honest, sometimes jarring, recollection of one young Marine's experiences during Desert Storm.

A compelling, honest memoir from a USMC scout/sniper. As is so often the case, the book really is MUCH better than the movie.

A stunningly candid account of a soldier's life in the first Gulf
War.

RAW AND REAL-NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART.

good account of one marines journaey

I didn't read the book, but saw the movie and when I opened the book just now, it was describing a scene that I remember from the movie. So I suppose the movie was a fairly decent adaptation. And I LOVED the movie.

Raw look at a soldier's view of the first Gulf War.

Hello my husband really enjoyed this book

Well written first person account of a marine sniper in Desert Storm

wonderful.

I enjoyed this book. Having a brother in law who served in the Gulf War I was hopefully able to see a bit of what his life was like in this time of history. Was an entertaining read, better than the movies as most books are.

It was worth a read, but not a great book.

I loved this book. I read it prior to the movie and fell in love with Tony!

Very realistic grunts eye view of the first Gulf War.

A marine's chronicle of the gulf war and other battles.

Much better than the movie-although Jake is sooo dreamy :)

I thought this was a very realistic portrayal of what the first Gulf War was like for the average soldier. This is the book that the movie was based on, so if you liked the movie, you will like the book. (Actually to me, the book was better than the movie, but you decide!)

Great story based on true events. I highly recommend it.

This is an excellent book - very introspective. I will definitely be seeing the movie.

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