A small group of dedicated bookclubbers met today to discuss The Assassin's Gate: America in Iraq by George Packer. Overall, we found the book very informative re: the numerous challenges that the US has faced in Iraq, many of which could have been avoided with better foresight, planning, and international collaboration on the US's part, in our group's opinion.
We did, however, feel that the book itself was a bit difficult to read - dense, and sometimes hard to follow. It did receive several "Best Book of 2005" awards by several big-name newspapers; but maybe these awards need to be taken with a grain of salt, since it was written by a journalist.
Final analysis: In conclusion, we did think it brought many insights to light regarding America's precarious role in Iraq and on the international scene in general.
Heads Up: January's book club book is The Abortionist's Daughter, by Elisabeth Hyde. Pick your preferred discussion time: Thursday, January 17 and noon; or Sunday, January 20 and 1:00pm. Copies available at the library - hope to see you there!
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