Bean reviewed Muqtada by Patrick Cockburn
Review of 'Muqtada' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
As others have pointed out, the title is a bit misleading. It's more about the 2nd and 3rd parts of the subtitle, of which Muqtada plays a large part.
This gives a good overview of the history of Sunni and Shi'ite conflicts in the region, and why the current situation is so complex. This does a good job of shining a light on why there's such a blurred line between "good guys" and "bad guys" in the region.
Not a page turner, but I appreciated the strong objectivity of the narration. Patrick Cockburn definitely knows the material, and presents it well.