Although this was a difficult book, I would have to say that Thant Myint-U's book is very interesting. Most people don't know much about the country of Burma, and this book supplies the reader with a deep grasp of why Burma is in the place that it is today. It starts at the first king of Burma all the way to modern day.
There is a very interesting chapter on the Karen, a nominally Christian group who have been attacked by the government for years. It is interesting to see why they are despised and hunted down by the Burmese government and why they are fleeing into Thailand refugee camps for safety.
Great book,
Aung San Suu Kyi
