There is something strange about people who insist on reporting from war zones or unpleasant countries. You can't help but feel they're a little mad. Campbell seems not to dispel this notion - his whole reason for existence to live in places like Moscow or China, or to visit places that are worse. It's a very interesting look behind the scenes, and one that is written with quite a bit of humour; but also one that is written by someone who's clearly not entirely blessed with sanity - though I'm not entirely sure he realises quite how strange his work is.

Written in an engaging tone, and with many humorous asides. I discover he's written a follow-up, and will devour that one, too.