Iraq in Fragments lacks a strong narrative arc, as a whole and even within its three parts. Its message is intentionally ambiguous. Longley’s subjects contradict each other, espousing propaganda and bemoaning imperialism while seeking equal amounts of power and riches themselves. Others simply hope for an end or an escape. Accusations go unrebutted and questions remain unanswered. They all add up to lay a foundation suggesting that the only thing all Iraqis seek is progress. Iraq in Fragments is a snapshot of a country at an interminable crossroads.
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