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I liked this book as much as I liked The Kite Runner, but I don't know if I would say I enjoyed reading them. They are quite painful to read. The protagonists in this story, two young women from very different families, teach us that life is what it is -- burdens are to be borne and joys rejoiced in -- and, in the end, resentment and bitterness will get us nowhere, only acceptance and grieving and them moving on will bring peace. Behind all of this, a backdrop of war, decades of war. Whereas the
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I found this book to be formulaic but at the same time holding my interest and even admiration. I found the writing predictable. But the characters of Laila and Mariam have invaded my thoughts. Perhaps it was the horror of their lives and knowing that it still persists in many parts of the world. It has been a long time since I have read a book that had anything to do with Afghanistan as I have not yet read the author's previous novel. I was glad to be reminded of the beauty of the country as we
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This book is a favorite of mine and will become your favorite too!
The story of two women and their lives in Afghanistan is an emotional tale that taught me a lot about the country. As you read of their childhood and how they, like most children are naive to what is happening around them until their lives are quickly changed.
They had no choice but to survive in this sad sad world in which they were born to. And their survival helps you see there is always hope, and love to sustain you, which the ...more
The story of two women and their lives in Afghanistan is an emotional tale that taught me a lot about the country. As you read of their childhood and how they, like most children are naive to what is happening around them until their lives are quickly changed.
They had no choice but to survive in this sad sad world in which they were born to. And their survival helps you see there is always hope, and love to sustain you, which the ...more
What a heartbreaking book. Beautifully written. The two women in this book are so real I'm surprised a man wrote the book. I'm more aware of the treatment of women worldwide, and inspired to do something about it. My feminist heart was outraged by this book, but hope triumphs, and the strength of women, even in hard times, continues to amaze me. Sacrificing yourself, admitting to murder, and knowingly going to your own execution, all for the sake of a better life for a friend, is an amazing act
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Once I sat down and focused on this book, I could not put it down. It was so tragic, and so utterly histrionic that I felt compelled to read on - knowing that all the atrocities sustained by the two main characters had to come to an end at some point. If you enjoyed The Kite Runner, you will definitely enjoy Hosseini's sophomore piece.
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After Kiterunner, I kinda thought how could he do it again? And it IS maybe a step behind Kiterunner, but still very worthy of reading.
AMAZING!!! I could not put this book down. It is just as good as The Kite Runner.
Better than The Kite Runner, as hard as that is to believe!
emotionally evocative.
Jul 03, 2007
Nicole
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