What is the plot of American Sniper?

U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle (Bradley Cooper) takes his sole mission — protect his comrades — to heart and becomes one of the most lethal snipers in American history. His pinpoint accuracy not only saves countless lives but also makes him a prime target of insurgents. Despite grave danger and his struggle to be a good husband and father to his family back in the States, Kyle serves four tours of duty in Iraq. However, when he finally returns home, he finds that he cannot leave the war behind.
American Sniper/Film synopsis

Is American Sniper a good book?

American Sniper is the autobiography of Chris Kyle, a U.S. Navy SEAL and the most effective sniper in United States military history. Chris Kyle writes honestly about the brutality and pain of war and the toll it took on him and his family. This book is absolutely captivating and unforgettable.

What is the authors purpose of American Sniper?

Purpose- The purpose is to tell his story so people understands what it takes. Subject- The subject is military life. Tone- This book was written with a serious tone. It was written to tell the story of what Chris Kyle experienced most of which is very serious.

What is the theme of American Sniper?

One of the key themes of American Sniper is the strong culture of machismo—the masculine-oriented aggressiveness, competitiveness, and glamorization of danger—found in the U.S. military.

Is American Sniper a true story?

Kyle wrote a book in 2012 called American Sniper: The Autobiography, telling the story of his four tours in Iraq from 1999-2009. Kyle went on to serve in many major battles during the Iraq war, where he became renowned as one of the country’s deadliest snipers.

How old should you be to read American Sniper?

The detail provided by both Chris, and his wife Taya show the struggles that Chris had balancing his duty to his country and his duty to his family. I would recommend this book for ages 12 and up; the descriptions of people and kills in this book are not necessarily appropriate for younger ages.