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Even if the Taliban were gone, women in Afghaniston would still be treated as second class citizens. Altho this is a book of fiction, the customs, the culture, the "traditions" are all real. Apparently only women are punished for being "amoral" even when they are actually the victims. So sad.
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I hardly could put this book down! Truth to be told, I was sceptical about it at first. The description sounded like a damsel in distress theme happening in a war ridden third word country.
BUT it is such a well written book with so many twists and unexpected turns of events. Characters are solid and the narrative really enjoyable! I am intrigued to read Hashimi’s other novels now.
She talks about feminism in Afghanistan or at least what is left of it, which is mainly women longing and fighting ...more
BUT it is such a well written book with so many twists and unexpected turns of events. Characters are solid and the narrative really enjoyable! I am intrigued to read Hashimi’s other novels now.
She talks about feminism in Afghanistan or at least what is left of it, which is mainly women longing and fighting ...more
Wow! Gripping, emotional and breath-taking. Beautifully written.
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