Review of Either Peace or War

[Scott Fling]

In Either Peace or War, Seargent Graydon employs a stern, solemn tone, which may sound unpleasant until one begins to understand that the things he is describing can be comprehended by none other than himself.

[Omneya Shakeep]

It sounds strange that someone would miss war. Maybe l shouldn't be judgemental as the book suggested and give it a try. Excellent review.

[NetMassimo]

A war so near in time is a difficult theme and it seems like the author developed it by offering thought-provoking insights into a soldier's deployment, starting with his initial statement about missing war. Thank you for your great review!

[Angelika mae dalida]

Either Peace or War, is such an interesting topic to be a tittle makes me interested to read it. And missing war was ironic but meaningful.

[Book Reader18]

Your use of the Swahili word to describe this book makes me want to read it, even if that incredibly haunting opening line of the book itself hadn't already captured my attention. Great review!

[Hazel Arnaiz]

The book gives a spin on the typical war story. It explores the mundane side of the life of a deployed soldier, providing fresh insights into their war experiences. Congratulations on Book of the Day!

[Edigbo B Emmanuel]

To think that someone misses war will send someone down the curiosity lane, wondering if the person who said so is sane or not. That first line is surely captivating.
Another take home for me is the truth to not be too quick to be judgmental. So long as we're not in their shoes, we wouldn't know what could have triggered such kind of decision in that moment.
Great review. Congratulations on BOTD.

[readingswithsoso]

“I miss war.”

This opening statement is peculiar and the most unlikely confession anyone could expect

It is a shocking and bold opening, yes. The way the author describes how he misses war is poetic. It's refreshing to hear someone be so open about their feelings. But besides being poetic, it's also scary. I hope anyone who feels the same can find other alternatives to thrilling activities.

[Christiana Legbara]

When given an option between peace and war, I would always choose peace. War is so destructive. I will pass on this book.

[Brenda Creech]

I agree the opening sentence is strange. But people see things in different ways. I am certain there is a deeper meaning to the author's statement. It may confuse those of us who have never been in the military, but those who have, know things they will probably never share. This sounds like a great book. I am adding it to my want-to-read list. Thanks for the wonderful review!

[AntonelaMaria]

Not a book for me. I don't like books about war or the military. I can appreciate excellent storytelling. Comparing war with chaos seems interesting. Great job with the review.

[Laura Ungureanu]

The author captures the reader's attention with the first bold statement of the book, which is "I miss war." Although that should make the reader want to read this book in order to understand why the author would say that, I'm not interested in learning more because I don't believe there could be a good reason for missing war. Congrats on BOTD though!

[Laura Ungureanu]

The author captures the reader's attention with the first bold statement of the book, which is "I miss war." Although that should make the reader want to read this book in order to understand why the author would say that, I'm not interested in learning more because I don't believe there could be a good reason for missing war. Congrats on BOTD though!

[Grace Elkana]

"I miss war." That's some opening statement! Who misses war? The author obviously has something up his sleeves in this one.

[Mia Bui]

I am interested. The first sentence is very intriguing. It is a bold sentence. I like that and I can tell that the author is honest to a fault. As someone who was born and spent her early years in a war-stricken country, oddly I can understand why someone would miss the war. Many soldiers I know are just attached to their younger years when an entire generation of young people was affected and the ones that survived still remember their struggles with pride for their heroism. There are always two sides to every coin. The book is on my list.