56 pages 1 hour read

Sebastian Junger

War

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2010

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Reviews & Readership

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Sebastian Junger's War, drawing on his time with a U.S. platoon in Afghanistan, has garnered praise for its raw and immersive reflection on combat experiences, psychological impacts, and camaraderie. Critics laud its vivid storytelling and deep human focus. However, some note it occasionally lacks broader geopolitical context. Overall, it's a compelling, gripping read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read War?

Readers who would enjoy War by Sebastian Junger are likely interested in modern warfare, personal soldier experiences, and psychological impacts of combat. Fans of Black Hawk Down by Mark Bowden and The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien will appreciate the camaraderie, intense realism, and human story aspects present in War.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
Military / War
History: Middle Eastern
History: World
Themes
Society: War
Relationships: Teams
Life/Time: Mortality & Death
Genre
Journalism
Creative Nonfiction
Psychology
Period
War On Terrorism / Iraq War