A review by lsaligmander
No Good Men Among the Living: America, the Taliban, and the War Through Afghan Eyes by Anand Gopal

5.0

What I appreciated most about this book was it’s apparent objectivity. It showed both the sympathetic and unsympathetic moments of individuals on all sides of the conflict. Gopal should be praised for the way he was able to gain the trust and connections he did, often with people who were bitter enemies of one another. I also appreciated how the only character who seemed “good” through and through was Heela, and it made me smile to think there may be good women among the living, if not men. I would really love a part 2 which looks at post 2021 Afghanistan, not sure if Gopal is planning to return.