I'm required to read this book for a class I was really interested in taking. Unfortunately that class is online and there has been no instructor involvement to put it into proper context. That said, this is the most boring book I've ever read because I am not interested in the political cultures and systems of other countries. Perhaps if the author had used everyday language, I would find it more appealing. I don't consider myself to be a stupid person, however when I find myself leaving the book every couple of minutes to look up a word at dictionary.com, I have to acknowledge the fact that I am in over my head. I am two chapters into this book and I really want to throw it out the window! My eyes are moving across the screen, but I have no idea what I'm reading.