I Really enjoyed this book, making me laugh out loud on numerous occasions.
I was never in the military and have often wondered what it would have been like, particularly if one was forced to join, as in the case of National Service, this re-inforces what I had always suspected, it certainly isn't for me!!
The author manages to explain his experiences in a way that makes you feel as though you are completing the runs or tedious pointless exercises with him, he always seemed to see the humour in every situation which is a real quality and enabled him to complete his two years service without going insane!
However there are several instances in the book, which remind you that being in the services isn't a joke, regardless of the posotive spin Frank puts on the situation and there is a thin line between life and death.
I would recommend this book to anyone, of all ages, Military people or not.