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A review by rschmidt7
War Is a Force That Gives Us Meaning by Chris Hedges
3.0
Surprisingly shallow, this book fails to adequately support its thesis or its title, which is really a shame because it is one for which there seems to be ample evidence. The problem is the concrete evidence for many of the assertions only rarely makes an appearance in the book, and when it does, it is lost amongst the endless repetition of disconnected claims.
The book suffers most from a lack of strong organization. It reads as if Hedges has cornered you in a bar and is just rambling about his experiences. Hedges also seems to completely dismiss any notion of a Just War, as a last resort or in self-defense, which given the scope of human nature seems a naive stance. The book wasn't a terrible read (2.5 stars), but it just seems like it could have been so much better if it had been better structured and concisely organized.
The book suffers most from a lack of strong organization. It reads as if Hedges has cornered you in a bar and is just rambling about his experiences. Hedges also seems to completely dismiss any notion of a Just War, as a last resort or in self-defense, which given the scope of human nature seems a naive stance. The book wasn't a terrible read (2.5 stars), but it just seems like it could have been so much better if it had been better structured and concisely organized.