- Hardcover: 320 pages
- Publisher: St. Martin's Press (1 May 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0312336853
- ISBN-13: 978-0312336851
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 16.5 x 3 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,182,475 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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85 of 100 people found the following review helpful
An interesting autobiography and psychological study
25 May 2005
Format:Hardcover
This is a very gripping book by a man who has a rather unusual job. The job he does is a job that when troops are deployed must be done. It is a job that we collectively as a country sanction. It is an interesting study of one man's mind as he is doing this job. Whether you are hawk or dove it is a book that should be read as it more about human psychology than it is about war.
Of course by saying this I do not mean to say that the book is devoid of history as it is chock full of it.
It is also not just about killing but about skill and what it means to be skilled at something.
If you give this book a chance it will get you thinking.
A very challenging and multileveled book that is not so easy to dismiss (as much as many would perhaps like). It is very much worthy of your attention.
Of course by saying this I do not mean to say that the book is devoid of history as it is chock full of it.
It is also not just about killing but about skill and what it means to be skilled at something.
If you give this book a chance it will get you thinking.
A very challenging and multileveled book that is not so easy to dismiss (as much as many would perhaps like). It is very much worthy of your attention.
39 of 44 people found the following review helpful
Not the "Real Story"
9 Nov 2005
Format:Hardcover
I was a Marine in 3/4 "Darkside" during OIF, and can testify to the truth. What Coughlin says in his book is total BOGUS. Granted some of the battles are true, but his "heroics" are over played. He was attached to the Headquarters & Service Co. doing his company gunny duties, unlike the "Rambo" that he is trying to portray himself. Yes he is a sniper and had some kills, but not to the extent he claims. If he had, then how did the rest of us kill Iraqis? There wouldn't have been any left. Also, this is a guy that never did the PFT because he had "knee" issues and never did company or battalion humps. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY. Go read "Darkside: The Road to Baghdad". That is the truth. As for the "Officer Bob" remarks, this was totally unwarranted and not true. As for his adoration of Lt. Casey, I mean- look at the picture of Casey and tell me where is the "linebacker" of a man? He was quite skinny the last time I saw him. Also, the Marine sniper community is not too pleased about this book.
76 of 90 people found the following review helpful
One Shot, One Kill
26 May 2005
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a non stop action filled read with a great human touch. The best book I have read in years about the struggle to keep your mind on killing vice having to live with it. The book focuses primarily on the most recent war in Iraq, but opens with the author's experience in Somalia. I would have liked to have read more about the author's 20 years in the marine corps, but nevertheless, this was a great read. I particularly enjoyed the author's opinions regarding the differences between an urban environment, and a jungle environment. Also, his views on the evolution of the deployment of snipers was very interesting. Finally, this book was a good, first person account of war.
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