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michaelferlazzo's review
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
3.0
This is a typical “U.S. navy seal” book, nothing too special, but was interesting to read at the time, obviously would recommend American Sniper over this book, but it is good for what it is
vaderbird's review
4.0
5 star - Perfect
4 star - i would recommend
3 star - good
2 star - struggled to complete
1 star - could not finish
4 star - i would recommend
3 star - good
2 star - struggled to complete
1 star - could not finish
bookishdea's review
4.0
Great book! Very interesting. It's really amazing to read what the guys have to go through. Couch is a good author -- this book could be very dry but it isn't at all. Couch really goes into what it's like, especially because he went through BUD/S himself, so you get some comparisons. It's a neat inside look, and definitely worth a read if you have any interest whatsoever in the subject.
kgracereads's review
3.0
I found the first half of the book incredibly fascinating. The SEALS have to endure brutal training sessions which involve getting cold, wet, and sandy -- three things I cannot stand. However, after Hell Week (basically a week of hell-like training), the book became more technical and I started to lose interest.
chrudos's review
3.0
I really quite enjoyed it, although it was a bit too in journalist style. Would enjoy it more if it was from first person. I would give it 4 stars, but it wouldn't be fair to the other books I rated this way. 3.7 stars
bookishdea's review against another edition
4.0
Great book! Very interesting. It's really amazing to read what the guys have to go through. Couch is a good author -- this book could be very dry but it isn't at all. Couch really goes into what it's like, especially because he went through BUD/S himself, so you get some comparisons. It's a neat inside look, and definitely worth a read if you have any interest whatsoever in the subject.
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