Elizabeth R. (esjro) - , reviewed on 12/31/2018 + 949 more book reviews

Grunt is a collection of essays about science as it applies to the military. Previous readers of Mary Roach's books will know what to expect in terms of tone and style (lots of laughs and an annoying amount of footnotes).

Some of the chapters work better than others. I found the section on the history of the stink bomb boring and only vaguely relevant to the theme of book. Roach is at her best when talking to the scientists and physicians who develop technologies such as flame resistant fabrics and treatments for diarrhea, and the soldiers who are affected by them.

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