This book is very easy to read. If the reader is looking for historically accurate events and analysis I recommend Kiernan or Chomsky.The author takes us on a journey to find Duch, Khmer Rouge, Cambodia and its people... and finally... himself. Nic matured quite a bit on his journey - from a young idealistic photojournalist with black and white views to a much wiser, moderate, less self-aware, considerate person. I especially enjoyed the last chapter of this book.