melohdeefaithhh's review
5.0
If you have ever wanted to glean some insight into the secretive subculture of the Navy Seals training in Coronado this book is one of the best of it's kinda. Reid uses exceptional detail to immerse (literally and figuratively) the reader into the world of BUD/S - following Ensign Grey in his surf torture, log drills, and overall agonizing pain at the training camp the reader feels as though they are right there next to him.
I picked up this book a year after me and my ex-boyfriend broke up because he was concerned about having a relationship during his training at BUD/S. At the time, I thought he was being incredibly stupid and selfish. However, this book (one of the books he had talked about in the past) has allowed me to really understand the thought processes at work. Reid has created a masterpiece that takes the reader beyond the physical journey and lets them feel Grey's heartbreak, his stress, and all his emotions that he carries with him. The fictional account, based on reality, is the best of it's kind and feels authentic on every level.
What was really enjoyable about this book was seeing the subplots play out. They were cut short during Hell Week and were not discussed at length. This is where I felt a bit let down, but also made me realize how focused these men are at the task at hand (surviving) that any subplots in their life are put on hold. If you are anxious to have a nice conclusive ending, this is not the book for you. We are left with an ending leaving the reader wanting to know what happens next - and we aren't given an answer.
I picked up this book a year after me and my ex-boyfriend broke up because he was concerned about having a relationship during his training at BUD/S. At the time, I thought he was being incredibly stupid and selfish. However, this book (one of the books he had talked about in the past) has allowed me to really understand the thought processes at work. Reid has created a masterpiece that takes the reader beyond the physical journey and lets them feel Grey's heartbreak, his stress, and all his emotions that he carries with him. The fictional account, based on reality, is the best of it's kind and feels authentic on every level.
What was really enjoyable about this book was seeing the subplots play out. They were cut short during Hell Week and were not discussed at length. This is where I felt a bit let down, but also made me realize how focused these men are at the task at hand (surviving) that any subplots in their life are put on hold. If you are anxious to have a nice conclusive ending, this is not the book for you. We are left with an ending leaving the reader wanting to know what happens next - and we aren't given an answer.
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