laurenbmarshall's review
adventurous
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
chrispy_123's review
3.0
This trilogy was a gift from my mom, and honestly she's the reason I read it through to the end; her, and the fact that I don't normally put down a book once I've started it. The book itself was fine, I didn't have any problems with it. The language was a bit simple, I would say it was written for a younger age group if it weren't for the many descriptions of violence and horrific injuries that were described throughout (which, though not detailed, were still disturbing). The book was interesting enough, but in the end I was glad to finish it. This is a book I will probably pass on to someone else instead of placing in an honorary position on my shelves.
tania_ip73's review
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
clockwork_snow's review
4.0
Not a very thorough review but,
I thought this book was amazing. The characters of both Parvana and Shauzia are very fascinating. Their lives are both so similar yet, they go through very different struggles. Whether it’s leaving their family or their family dying, both girls manage to cope with it and come out on top. Although at times they can be a bit whiny and annoying, they ultimately know what’s best to do and make use of their time for the better. I would definitely read the next book to find out what happened to Parvana and if she will ever reunite with Shauzia. I also hope that they finally make it to France to live the life they always wanted.
I thought this book was amazing. The characters of both Parvana and Shauzia are very fascinating. Their lives are both so similar yet, they go through very different struggles. Whether it’s leaving their family or their family dying, both girls manage to cope with it and come out on top. Although at times they can be a bit whiny and annoying, they ultimately know what’s best to do and make use of their time for the better. I would definitely read the next book to find out what happened to Parvana and if she will ever reunite with Shauzia. I also hope that they finally make it to France to live the life they always wanted.
mogil's review
5.0
All three books were great and allowed me, even at the young age I read them, to see what it's like to live in Afghanistan / Pakistan. There aren't many books like this that are appropriate for young readers, which is why these were so special.
readingwithk's review against another edition
2.0
I thought that this book was a good introduction to the history of Afghanistan and a good awareness piece on modern struggle.
However, I thought that the actual storyline was lacking. The characters were okay, but the plot and the pacing were way off. There was a lot of inaction in the book and then important moments in the book were glossed over. Finally, I did not think the ending was sufficient, and again, the pacing of it did not fit.
However, I thought that the actual storyline was lacking. The characters were okay, but the plot and the pacing were way off. There was a lot of inaction in the book and then important moments in the book were glossed over. Finally, I did not think the ending was sufficient, and again, the pacing of it did not fit.
chrispy's review
3.0
This trilogy was a gift from my mom, and honestly she's the reason I read it through to the end; her, and the fact that I don't normally put down a book once I've started it. The book itself was fine, I didn't have any problems with it. The language was a bit simple, I would say it was written for a younger age group if it weren't for the many descriptions of violence and horrific injuries that were described throughout (which, though not detailed, were still disturbing). The book was interesting enough, but in the end I was glad to finish it. This is a book I will probably pass on to someone else instead of placing in an honorary position on my shelves.
perri's review against another edition
3.0
I read this for a challenge of a book to be a movie in 2017. These are a trilogy, and I read all three because I wasn't sure how many would be portrayed in the movie. The first, The breadwinner, is the best of the trilogy. we learn some about the Afghanistan culture and the practice of disguising girls as boys to help the families survive, I've read about this before in [b:The Underground Girls of Kabul: In Search of a Hidden Resistance in Afghanistan|18077802|The Underground Girls of Kabul In Search of a Hidden Resistance in Afghanistan|Jenny Nordberg|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1387054886s/18077802.jpg|25384179] The rest of the stories reminded me McCarthy's [b:The Road|6288|The Road|Cormac McCarthy|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1439197219s/6288.jpg|3355573], but in a way, worse, told through children's persepectives. This is a YA adult book, and I'm curious to what audience this animated movie will be aiming
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