Master of War: Blackwater USA's Erik Prince and the Business of War

Balanced, Fair

Simons has written an excellent book about Blackwater and Erik Prince. Anyone who has an opinion of Blackwater should read Master of War. This is not an expose but a balanced reading of the frustrations of political intrigue and games. A fascinating portrait of a fascinating company and its founder.

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The author clearly had a different agenda

Suzanne Simons has managed to take an incredibly interesting topic, and write a very boring book. She clearly used the book simply as a vehicle to criticize the fact that we ever went to war in Iraq. (She does work for CNN, so it would be pointless to act surprised). More than 50% of the book is filled with side stories intended to either poorly pull at your heartstrings or anger the reader about incidents during the war that did not even involve Erik Prince or Blackwater. The writing is choppy and and there is no finesse or style to the story telling. Chances are high that a better book will be written at a later time, and by another author.

Great book and well written

Suzanne Simons gives an objective account of a controversial policy of hiring outside of the military for protection. A true page turner and you'll want to read more about many topics that are discussed within the book. Excellent job!

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