I just finished this book last night and loved it. I have been reading it a while…because I am a slow reader and always find something else to do instead of read. AND you have seen pictures of what happens to me when I do get around to reading.
This was by the same author as The Kite Runner which I read a while back, Kaled Hosseini. This was different than the first book he did, but had similar undertones. I was fascinated by the fact that he wrote this book from the perspective of a woman. I never would have guessed that a man wrote it if I read it without knowing. He made the characters come alive and you felt like you really knew them by the time the book was finished.
It was not the happiest of books, but I think that was part of the appeal of it to me. It wasn't sugar-coated and you felt like you were there experiencing things with them. His imagery was incredible. I found myself laughing out loud a couple times and I even brought my hand to my mouth in horror a few times. I feel like I know a little more about the life people live in Afghanistan even if it wasn't a depiction of real people. This was the story of the people you don't hear about and the ones who make the most of what they have. They take what each day gives them as best they can and I admired their strength!
You won't be sorry if you read this book.
