What is the author's tone in the nonfiction book, No Good Men Among the Living?

Gopal’s tone primarily mirrors that of his subjects. He repeatedly quotes and paraphrases JMK’s bold denouncements of the Taliban and the Western officials who object to his leadership as well as his ringing praise of U.S. forces. This aligns with JMK’s grandiose and theatrical personality. In contrast, Gopal traces Heela’s cycle of fulfillment and depression, as her life shifts from positive to negative experiences. Throughout these events however, Heela is consistently portrayed as hopeful and resolved. Finally, Akbar Gul is also show as alternating between periods of optimism and depression. When his endeavours, such as his cell phone store, are successful, Gopal focuses on Akbar Gul’s hopes and goals for the future, reflecting his optimism. During the periods that he is frustrated or disenchanted, Akbar Gul’s narrative is inwardly focused on his own hopelessness. This shift in tone between individuals serves to amplify Gopal’s attempt at presenting the war from their perspectives.