A review by kieranhealy
Grunt: The Curious Science of Humans at War by Mary Roach

5.0

Seeing someone else’s review I figure I’d chime in even though I read this 5 years ago. This may not be the best intro to Roach’s style, particularly those who are very learned in military history. I would recommend Bonk or Stiff. I consider her an uncomfortable, ADHD afflicted tour guide in a museum lobby, rather than an in-depth investigator into a topic. Akin to a person relating weird things they read online. Similar to Bill Bryson, I think, so not everyone’s cup o’ tea. But sometimes I’m in the mood for light, fun factoid books and this is certainly one of those.