This is an interesting political read that challenges me, as I'm not well-versed in Middle Eastern history; however, this story motivates me to learn more about it. Although I'm still reading the book, sentence structure and word choices are confusing (at least what I’ve read thus far)--I have to reread sections a few times to grasp the author's meaning and writing style. This is not a criticism. I appreciate this story and looking forward to reading to the end.