Gloria Hanson

Your reporting on the withdrawal from Afghanistan has tended to be an op-ed style focusing on individual humanitarian stories. The difficulties and successes of those who have to make tough decisions and carry out the orders from the military and administration are under-reported.

I like the intersecting plotlines and the multilayered characters. It is sometimes implausible and irritating.

Parts are funny and raise interesting issues about the self and authenticity, but its improbable storyline, sexual scene overkill and numerous chases make it a 'one to skip'