Escape from Kabul by Eberhard Muehlan

Escape From Kabul presents the interesting, yet haunting first-hand accounts of the capture of aid workers by the Taliban shortly prior to 9/11. These accounts are displayed side by side in order to create a comprehensive narrative of each event and every horror they were subjected to. Generally speaking, this was handled well, producing a viable narrative that is certainly engaging. However, at times I felt that the pacing was off, and the information a little too repetitive. I don’t know if it was just me, but I sometimes felt that the references to their religion (specifically Christianity) were a little grating–there was just something about the tone that was suggestive of a slight holier-than-thou attitude; it sometimes felt that this was directed towards the Afghan people they met, not just the reader.