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A review by sanitakacuba
I Was Told to Come Alone: My Journey Behind the Lines of Jihad by Souad Mekhennet
5.0
This is a thriller, an autobiography, a drama, a history book and, in times, even Jane Austin's style novel.
I have tried to read some more scientific books on global terrorism and conflicts in Middle East, but none on them has shred so much light and provided deeper analysis. Mekhennet does it lightly and engagingly, inviting us to see human stories behind the horror. So much respect for her not only on this book but her philosophy of life and work in general.
If there is only one book you want to read in order to understand terrorism a bit better, this is quite a good pick.
I have tried to read some more scientific books on global terrorism and conflicts in Middle East, but none on them has shred so much light and provided deeper analysis. Mekhennet does it lightly and engagingly, inviting us to see human stories behind the horror. So much respect for her not only on this book but her philosophy of life and work in general.
If there is only one book you want to read in order to understand terrorism a bit better, this is quite a good pick.