It is a combination of personal biography and analysis of arguments in favour of rejecting Islam through "reformation; secularism; and, finally, enlightenment."[1] It has been described as "thoughtful, articulate, well documented, logical" by The New York Times,[2] "a treasure of compelling logical arguments and gripping personal stories"[15] and praised for presenting "Rare and intriguing arguments in the debate over Islam."[16] The Globe and Mail described it as "passionate, timely but, ultimately, muddled plea for reform in Islam."[3]