Lebanon: A Country in Fragments Kindle Edition

This is a marvelous and comprehensive read on this remarkable, beautiful and impossibly complex country. It bogged down a bit early on in the intimate detail of Lebanese politics, and I’d have liked a bit more historical context (it really focuses on post 2005). But it really came alive as it delved into the deep and rich cultural uniqueness across the country. It also made clear a series of issues (like the recently garbage crisis) that I barely understood. I read it in preparation for a recent trip, and it is as good and well written a volume on this country I love as I’ve read.

I enjoyed the level of detail in this book immensely. I am grateful someone put so much time, energy and effort into what I'm sure is a very small demographic of people who would be interested. Thanks to the author, and if you're considering a good recent book on Lebanon, this is an excellent, well written, if not verbose and academic from time to time, but still a stellar book with loads of detail. I am not an academic by any means so entirely possible I just had to use the dictionary so often because the book was written for other academics. Regardless phenomenal book, thank you for putting so much into it.

I enjoyed this book. Having visited the country last fall, I wish I had read it before my departure. Interesting coverage of every part of the small nation, sociology, culture, international relations etc. made it a fascinating adventure.

Satisfied.