War

‘An incredible work of frontline journalism’ Independent, Books of the Year

‘In his acute observations of soldiers both in battle and at rest, Junger paints a vivid and realistic portrait of the fighting in Afghanistan, often bitterly funny and desperately sad.’ Patrick Hennessey, Literary Review

‘The bloodiest and most compelling book you are ever likely to read on the enduring carnage in Afghanistan’ The Times

‘One of the best books about war you will ever read. Beautifully written in unshowy prose and thoughtful, honest and profound. A masterpiece of the genre.’ Mail on Sunday

‘An intense account…Junger uses his documentary skills to ask his comrades tough questions about killing, dying, loyalty and friendship. The result is a book not just about war, but about the limits of courage and, yes, love under pressure.’ Guardian

‘Absorbing and original…Junger has found a novel and interesting lens through which to view the conflict in Afghanistan, and he captures many things a lesser writer might miss.’ New York Times

‘It takes a very good book to carry off a title as portentous as ‘War”, and Sebastian Junger has written one…An outstanding war report: a precise and gripping account of some of the fiercest battles involving American soldiers in recent times.’ The Economist

Sebastian Junger grew up in New England and has worked as a tree-feller, Bosnian correspondent, journalist and adventurer. His first book, The Perfect Storm, has spent over four years on the bestseller lists and its film adaptation was a huge box-office success. Junger is a contributing editor to Vanity Fair, and winner of the National Magazine Award for Reporting. He has also written for magazines including Harper’s, the New York Times Magazine, and National Geographic Adventure.