Every time I read a book about events that occurred outside of the United States, I realize how isolated we are from the rest of the world. I know little to nothing about ancient and recent history in the Middle East, and this account of friendships formed in the middle of a war that devolved into inhumanity is a gut-wrenching and incredibly well written introduction. The world has a lot to learn from the revolutionaries and civilians of Daraya. I hope that if I ever face a world torn apart as they did, that I too react with empathy and a desire to strive for a better future.

The English translation of this book is immaculate, and was an overall enjoyable experience to read, though some of the content was hard to handle.