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And Then All Hell Broke Loose

Richard Engel
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And Then All Hell Broke Loose

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016

Book Brief

Richard Engel

And Then All Hell Broke Loose

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Period
Setting

Middle East • 2000s

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In his memoir, And Then All Hell Broke Loose: Two Decades in the Middle East, NBC Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel recounts over two decades of reporting on the revolutions, war, and terrorism in the Middle East, witnessing events from the Lebanese war and toppling of Gaddafi to the rise of ISIS, while providing insight into the region's history and conflicts. The book includes graphic descriptions of violence, including shootings and bombings.

Informative

Dark

Unnerving

Gritty

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.3

6,566 ratings

85%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Richard Engel's And Then All Hell Broke Loose is a gripping and insightful read. Reviewers commend Engel's firsthand experience and engaging narrative on Middle Eastern conflicts. However, some criticize the book for occasional biases and lack of deep political analysis. Overall, it is a valuable and compelling memoir for those interested in the region's turmoil.

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Who Should Read And Then All Hell Broke Loose?

Readers who are captivated by frontline journalism and Middle Eastern geopolitics will appreciate Richard Engel's And Then All Hell Broke Loose. Fans of Dexter Filkins' The Forever War and Anderson Cooper's Dispatches from the Edge will find Engel's firsthand accounts gripping and insightful.

4.3

6,566 ratings

85%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Period
Setting

Middle East • 2000s

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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