More like 3.75 than 3.5.

An interesting collection from Syrian writer and dissident Yassin al-Haj Saleh.

What I found unique about this collection was that it was largely written in Syria during the early years of the revolution. Moreover, it was written by an actual Syrian who was imprisoned by the (now deposed) Assad regime.

I do agree with another reviewer in that certain words and concepts were explained one too many times. It does make you want to skim those sections.

Either way, this was a very interesting essay collection from a unique perspective and context (timeline and locale wise).