The 100+ pages of this book were painful to read. Nonsensical poetry that reads like some schizo greentext from 4chan (but, without theFuck off, book!
The 100+ pages of this book were painful to read. Nonsensical poetry that reads like some schizo greentext from 4chan (but, without the charm from those tales), banal themes, boring, cringe, and as another nerd, this dogshit collection of poetry gave me secondhand embarrassment.
The time you invest reading this could be better invested in something less painful, like drinking shots of Toilet Duck, stepping on rusty nails, or having your teeth pulled out. Or all three combined.
I'm throwing this to the coals of my next Carne Asada....more
A dry, matter-of-fact book about enlisting in the military, being there, and fighting in a war. Depending on your personal views about the military, iA dry, matter-of-fact book about enlisting in the military, being there, and fighting in a war. Depending on your personal views about the military, it may feel either prowar, or antiwar, or treading a middle ground.
Caveat Lector: Due to its age (it was released on 2003), it may be a bit dated in some parts. Keep that in mind. ...more
It's fascinating how this handful of men, small in number, but large in survival skills, talent, combat skills, and not on short supply of bravery (a It's fascinating how this handful of men, small in number, but large in survival skills, talent, combat skills, and not on short supply of bravery (and using improvised attack aircraft and combat helicopters), managed to inflict extremely lopsided casualties against their enemies —the ZANU and the ZANLA— which were large in number, bankrolled by the Chinese and the Soviets, and eager to engage in typical commie banditry, such as shooting down civilian aircraft, voter intimidation and murder of homesteaders.
They fought on, with the world against them, but in the end, their fight was doomed, not by defeat in the battlefield, but by the duplicity of politicians and diplomats who misjudged Mugabe, allowing him to enter into power, and turning the Breadbasket of Africa into a failed nation. But, that's a story for another day....more
John Steinbeck has shown in this book that, no matter how much technology, reasons for war, and the front where they are foughtWar, war never changes.
John Steinbeck has shown in this book that, no matter how much technology, reasons for war, and the front where they are fought, some things, like the valor of the soldiers, and the way they act with the world around them, never changes....more
It was a quick read. But it was a tour-de-force which I could not put down for the whole duration of theI came in expecting nothing. I left satisfied.
It was a quick read. But it was a tour-de-force which I could not put down for the whole duration of the time that I was reading.
The author spares no punches at the time of unleashing the nightmare fuel. The book often feels bleak, terrifying, and at many points, the struggle taken in by the main character feels impossible. In the end, these kinds of struggles resonate with us, as the main character overcomes and comes out stronger from the challenges she faced during the course of this novel.
Caveat lector!
P.S.: Don't confuse this book with Caliphate by Tom Kratman (which is a book that infuriates the so-called "tolerant people", but that's a story for another day). This is a completely different enchilada....more
It is not only a book that will answer the How and the Why, but also ponders on the nature of aggressionA primer on what can cause a soldier to kill.
It is not only a book that will answer the How and the Why, but also ponders on the nature of aggression, protection, and what could turn a soldier into a killer, or deter him from becoming one, or give the soldier the mental safeguards against breaking down too early. As someone currently writing a story which touches in these themes, it gave me a lot of insights on the nature of warfare on the individual.
With all this said, it is highly recommended to read it, even if you find yourself disagreeing with what it says (which was... not my case. I find myself agreeing with the contents)....more
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