For deep analysis of Iraq and for reviews of books dealing with the American occupation of the country, you can turn to the New York Times

"One of the book’s most delightful scenes describes the frenzied Chalabi household preparing a lavish banquet of delicacies like fesanjoon (a Persian stew of chicken, pomegranates and walnuts), lamb in apricot sauce and dilled rice with broad beans, as well as the traditional whole roasted sheep on a bed of rice."