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studies. the contents also appear to be geared towards a reader looking for particular sections – it is detailed and clear – but does not show a definite flow or link between chapters. this therefore, is one issue with reading the book from beginning to end – the logic of the detail within each chapter doesn’t always link up to the whole. Another issue which may appear for certain readers is what feels a presumed knowledge of international law, with terminology and concepts used throughout and not always given full context. the final, and biggest, issue with this book is that it almost feels as if a final chapter is missing. there is great build-up of the argument, strong analysis, and reference to the ‘exemption’ of R2P throughout, but it doesn’t feel as if this actual point gets the page numbers it deserves. Despite this criticism, whilst this book is ultimately focussed on the R2P framework, its angle and conclusion set it aside from the many others. Looking pragmatically at the division of responsibility is an incredibly insightful way to describe an otherwise theoretical concept. As Peltonen states in his introduction, “the international community cannot remain only as an abstraction if collective responsibility is to be meaningful” (p. 2). this is a vital point, as relevant today as ever – it’s just a shame the book doesn’t unpack it further. Anna Salvarli University of Edinburgh LLB University of Manchester salvarli.anna@gmail.com