I found this book enthralling. It was a detailed description of Anthony Swofford's time in the Marine Corps, and he left nothing out. It was shockingly straightforward, brutally honest, and sometimes impressively violent. Jarhead keeps you interested 100% of the way through, using action-packed fighting scenes described so well it's almost as if you're watching a movie, not reading a book. At times the author's style seems monotonous, but i found this to be a perfect addition to the already hardcore mood of the book. I think I would read another book by Swofford, because his detailed description of events allows you to really be a part of the book. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to read something action-packed, however, if you prefer a book devoid of adult content, this is probably not a perfect choice.