A review by jcarter
The Mirage by Matt Ruff

4.0

The book flips history on its side and puts 9/11 as happening in the United Arab States instead of the USA. One value of the book was helping you imagine what life is like for the people of Iraq by having the post-tragedy invasion happen in America. I also enjoyed the little cultural asides; example: the TV show "24/7 Jihad" whose anti-terrorist hero Jafar Bashir lives out one 24-hour day each season. Ultimately, your enjoyment of the book will depend on whether you buy into the explanation of how this history aligns with ours. I bought it but I prefer something a little more down to earth.