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My favorite Hosseini book, such a powerful story about women in Afghanistan
“One could not count the moons that shimmer on her roofs, Or the thousand splendid suns that hide behind her walls.” This was another fantastic book by Hosseini. To me, he is one of the best story tellers ever. This book was the story of Mariam and Laila. The first part is about Mariam who lives with her mom in the hills looking over Herat, Afghanistan. Her father Jalil, was not married to her mother, but he would come visit Mariam once a week. She lived for these visits. Her mother was a bitter
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I just finished this book, and I loved it. I didn't think I would like the book, definitely not something that appeals to me at first glance. I picked it up a while back, and it just sat on my shelf for a while. The other day I decided to give it a shot, and I was pulled in from the first page. It was such a good book, I can't recommend it enough.
Taking place in Afghanistan the author takes you through a lot of history, and really gives you an in depth look of what they have gone through. Some o ...more
Taking place in Afghanistan the author takes you through a lot of history, and really gives you an in depth look of what they have gone through. Some o ...more
I've heard people complaining that this book is too depressing but I disagree. I feel that Mr. Hossenini tells it like it is. True, the book is fiction but it has the feel of a true story. He doesn't glamorize the characters or places nor does he make things any more sad or dangerous than they really are. I can't say it was an entertaining read but it was certainly educational and at no point was I tempted not to finish it. Considering the importance of the Middle East in current affairs I feel
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I liked this one better than "The Kite Runner" but I seem to be of a minority when I say I didn't like it. For me, I much prefered The Bookseller of Kabul and The Swallows of Kabul. BUt this one was a better read and I finished it pretty quickly. I think I just don't like Khaled's writing style. It bothers me.
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I really enjoyed this book. It definately openind my eyes to what is/has happenend in different parts of the world. It made me feel blessed for the life that I lead full of many freedoms.
captivating! the storyline makes it easy to relate to the main characters.
Mar 01, 2008
Massimiliano Mauriello
marked it as to-read
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Oct 22, 2009
Catina Hadijski
marked it as to-read
