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bayboy's review against another edition
5.0
Great War Book about a story not much know about.
RECOMMANDABLE (for any war Reader)!!!
RECOMMANDABLE (for any war Reader)!!!
vandorin's review against another edition
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3.75
This is a very detailed and outstanding telling of the events that led to the creation, the operation, and the fall of Combat Outpost Keating and Observation Post Fritsche. The book encompasses the reasoning behind the positioning of these posts as well as the Battle of Kamdesh and the lives lost that day.
This is a deep dive into this subject and a ton of information to take in.
This is a deep dive into this subject and a ton of information to take in.
liberrydude's review against another edition
4.0
Great storytelling about the Americans who manned the worst sited outpost probably in the history of military warfare. Set in Nuristan, the same place Kipling set his story "The Man Who Would Be King," this outpost had much the same fate as the characters in that classic story. Success was truly ephemeral in Nuristan. You will want to scream and cry after reading about the heroism and the idiocy in this book.
chug's review against another edition
adventurous
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slow-paced
5.0
dpierson83's review against another edition
4.0
A gut-wrenching account of the hardships faced by American soldiers in a remote corner of the war in Afghanistan. Mr. Tapper has a knack for making you feel like you know the brave men chronicled here, and pulls no punches describing the horror faced when casualties occur. This has been the best book I've read so far on Afghanistan post-9/11 and I found it brutally honest in it's assessment of the shortcoming of U.S. policy both politically and militarily toward that country under both the Bush and Obama administrations, and in it's description of the fighting men on the ground left to try and overcome an untenable situation.
pghreader's review against another edition
4.0
One of the reviews that I read about The Outpost made a comparison against War. While I do agree that a certain level of authenticity can be achieved only by being there, I do not agree with calling this book a docu-drama. Of course, I am not the author and I can only speak from my opinion as a reader.
Tapper's goal is to educate readers about what really went on in the hills of Afghanistan, and in the minds and actions of military leaders in the United States. I believe that this goal was well met, and in the process he crafted an educational and captivating read.
That being said, do I think that this book is a fantastic read? Well, yes. I listened to it as an audiobook and found it enthralling. Would I recommend it to everyone? No. I honestly cannot say that there are many people I know to whom I could recommend the book- because I think there is an expectation of interest, curiosity and some background knowledge of the war in Afghanistan. I just don't know many people who share my own interest.
If you came across this review and do share my interest, then I would highly recommend this book. It is a lengthy read that requires concentration and it's certainly not what most people would consider a leisurely read. But, it's worth it.
Tapper's goal is to educate readers about what really went on in the hills of Afghanistan, and in the minds and actions of military leaders in the United States. I believe that this goal was well met, and in the process he crafted an educational and captivating read.
That being said, do I think that this book is a fantastic read? Well, yes. I listened to it as an audiobook and found it enthralling. Would I recommend it to everyone? No. I honestly cannot say that there are many people I know to whom I could recommend the book- because I think there is an expectation of interest, curiosity and some background knowledge of the war in Afghanistan. I just don't know many people who share my own interest.
If you came across this review and do share my interest, then I would highly recommend this book. It is a lengthy read that requires concentration and it's certainly not what most people would consider a leisurely read. But, it's worth it.
steelcitygator's review against another edition
5.0
What an amazing book. Its large, detailed, and tells an incredible story about the men living and fighting in one of the most remote areas in the world. This is like reading a first person account with a narrator jumping between each person. Details on individuals help bring those highlighted in this book to life and is really eye opening to some of the struggles that are involved with trying to tame a nation as an outside force. Especially in an area where just bringing food and people in is a struggle and danger to those involved. Very highly recommend this book.