American Sniper
by Chris Kyle with Scott McEwen and Jim DeFelice
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58%
Critic Reviews: 15
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Synopsis
SEAL Chris Kyle, the deadliest sniper in American military history tells his astonishing story, a gripping and moving tale of war and patriotism, sacrifice and honor, family and brotherhood "A master sniper, Chris Kyle has done and seen things that will be talked about for generations to come, not only by the American military, but by those who stood against us in battle and bore witness to the awesome effectiveness of the world's most lethal sniper."-Marcus... more
About Chris Kyle with Scott McEwen and Jim DeFelice
- All Critics: 15
- Positive: 10
- Negative: 5
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Kirkus Reviews | 15 Nov 2011
This aggressively written account of frontline combat, with plenty of action and technical nitty-gritty, should appeal to conservative readers and military buffs.
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The Washington Times | 13 Jan 2012
Of particular interest is Mr. Kyle’s explanation of how the military services’ special operations units operate, with each having a specialty.
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BlackFive | 10 Jan 2012
If you want to read a brutally honest exposition of what it is that drives warriors to do what they do, told in an informal and conversational manner this book really cannot be beat.
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BC Books | 13 Feb 2012
. . .a quick read where the narrative is a little choppy as Chris embellishes his recall of missions with commentary.
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North County Times | 5 Feb 2012
. . .the book could have been a list of bragging rights, a continuous string of gripping and courageous encounters with possible death, or the inside story of the training of some of America's most skilled warriors. It is all of that and more.
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Toothy Books | 13 Feb 2012
I know this is one of those books that are going to stay with me for a really long time.
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Volante Online | 31 Jan 2012
The book is fascinating and easy to read, providing a glimpse into the mind of a soldier at war.
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Douglas Ernst | 17 Jan 2012
. . .will make you realize just how much we take the civilized world—and life—for granted.
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AviationIntel.com | 10 Feb 2012
This heart-pounding story of a man turned into a trained killing machine is one of the best books on the realities of modern warfare I have read in some time.
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Lit Stack | 17 Jan 2012
. . .Kyle seems content to tell us repeatedly that he did have fun while at war, and that all his enemies deserved to die horrible deaths.
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David Forsmark | 5 Apr 2012
. . .may not be the best war memoir ever written, but it might be the most unapologetic since George S. Patton's War as I Knew It.
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Many people would probably be offended by the language in this book.
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BC Books | 13 Feb 2012
American Sniper is a quick read where the narrative is a little choppy as Chris embellishes his recall of missions with commentary.
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Booking Mama | 9 Mar 2012
AMERICAN SNIPER is not the best written story but is Chris Kyle’s deeply personal account of his experiences as the most prolific sniper in U.S. military history.
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