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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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Wow, what a great book. One of those ones you dive very deeply into and can't resurface until you are done. I stayed up late to finish it because I had to know how the story turned out. Besides the deeply affecting story and well-drawn characters this novel functions as a recent history of Afghanistan. Something that more Americans should know about in my opinion. I was surprised at how much of the recent political history I recognized, but at how very different it all is from the point of view
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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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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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love, love, loved this book. i finished it in a day and a half. everyone said this was better than kite runner- and i wouldnt want to compare them both- but i loved this book! so glad i finally took it off my shelf and read it.
Jan 02, 2008
KaTe
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it was amazing
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Feb 25, 2008
Amber
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Jan 01, 2009
Bishop
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Stacy
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Mar 25, 2009
Shelly
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Laura
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Jun 20, 2011
Katie
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Dec 17, 2012
Vesra (When She Reads)
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Jul 23, 2015
Heather McChesney
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