i really enjoyed reading this memoir, it was really interesting to read and I was hooked from beginning to end.

I enjoyed Armstrong's strong narrative voice as he wrote about his experiences in Iraq. It was refreshing to see a writer so openly honest about his own perspectives and things in his past that influenced his understanding of the 'enemy', and how media representations of war and similar events can often be biased. It would have been nice to have more of the story rooted in facts, or for statements that are facts to be made clearer and separated from what is just his own opinion.

Armstrong writes about his experience being embedded with a military unit in Iraq. An American college professor and journalist, Armstrong sets out to discover the truth about weapons of mass destruction in Iraq and whether or not the United States was justified in entering Iraq. Armstrong also weaves stories of his own childhood, family, and past relationships into this book.

At times I found the novel to be an intriguing look into the United State’s involvement in the War, but other times found his writing disjointed and hard to follow. A lot of the book seems to be based on the author’s opinions instead of facts.

Great writing and strong voice. Recommend if looking for a story that is as captivating as it is well-written.