American Sniper Book Review
Austin Sheehan
Mrs. Stitham
English 10 Honors
10/24/14
Book Review for American Sniper – By: Chris Kyle (Autobiography)
Before I start my book review, I would like to show respect to Chris Kyle, who died in an incident that occurred at a gun range in Erath County, Texas, where he and his good friend Chad Littlefield, were slain by a retired soldier “supposedly”, suffering from PTSD. I greatly appreciate his dedication and time spent protecting the United States of America.
Overview: Chris Kyle, also known by his enemies as “the devil of Ramadi”, is the most lethal sniper to ever go through the U.S. Military. With over 150 confirmed kills (over 250 total kills unconfirmed), Chris holds the record for most confirmed kills. American Sniper is an autobiography about his life before, getting into, and time in the military. He also writes of his life outside of the military, and his wife Taya even writes which gives you an opposing look from a family member’s view of a loved one at war.
Opinion: I loved the book. Definitely the best autobiography I have ever read. It just captured my attention right from the beginning, and kept it throughout the entire book. The description Chris puts into each scenario is immaculate. His first person imagery is amazing and it feels as if you’re sitting right next to him watching each and every little detail unfold before you. “Tony shot the driver in the head. The vehicle veered and crashed into another building nearby. A helo came in a short while later and blew up the truck. A Hellfire missile whooshed in, and the dump truck erupted: it had been filled with explosives” (Kyle 284). This is probably my favorite book.
Theme: The concept of the book I think, is to capture, and show true life of a marine. Reading the autobiography of such a notable character in military history, leaves an effect on you. It portrays how everyday people, with a little determination, can achieve such a feat and accomplish their dream. It shows the
Mrs. Stitham
English 10 Honors
10/24/14
Book Review for American Sniper – By: Chris Kyle (Autobiography)
Before I start my book review, I would like to show respect to Chris Kyle, who died in an incident that occurred at a gun range in Erath County, Texas, where he and his good friend Chad Littlefield, were slain by a retired soldier “supposedly”, suffering from PTSD. I greatly appreciate his dedication and time spent protecting the United States of America.
Overview: Chris Kyle, also known by his enemies as “the devil of Ramadi”, is the most lethal sniper to ever go through the U.S. Military. With over 150 confirmed kills (over 250 total kills unconfirmed), Chris holds the record for most confirmed kills. American Sniper is an autobiography about his life before, getting into, and time in the military. He also writes of his life outside of the military, and his wife Taya even writes which gives you an opposing look from a family member’s view of a loved one at war.
Opinion: I loved the book. Definitely the best autobiography I have ever read. It just captured my attention right from the beginning, and kept it throughout the entire book. The description Chris puts into each scenario is immaculate. His first person imagery is amazing and it feels as if you’re sitting right next to him watching each and every little detail unfold before you. “Tony shot the driver in the head. The vehicle veered and crashed into another building nearby. A helo came in a short while later and blew up the truck. A Hellfire missile whooshed in, and the dump truck erupted: it had been filled with explosives” (Kyle 284). This is probably my favorite book.
Theme: The concept of the book I think, is to capture, and show true life of a marine. Reading the autobiography of such a notable character in military history, leaves an effect on you. It portrays how everyday people, with a little determination, can achieve such a feat and accomplish their dream. It shows the