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jonisayin's review against another edition
5.0
God - so heartbreaking. So much misogyny. How can the followers of that god hate women so very much? Jewish, Muslim and Christian extremists are all so brutal. And while Hosseini probably thought he was providing a happy ending,, he couldn't have known the U.S. would withdraw from Afghanistan leaving the Taliban to their Jihad rule again.
mkunkel's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
meganremschel's review against another edition
5.0
Beautifully written and hard to put down. Incredible characters and I love the ending.
crb1022's review against another edition
5.0
This second book from Hosseini was even better than the first. It truly gave me enormous insight into the plight of women in despotic or warring societies. After reading the book I went on a quest to help and joined Women for Women, International.
booklover0199's review against another edition
5.0
This was such a gut-wrenching, rip your heart out, moving book. A wonderful book! It made me cry, very powerful.
tinamc77's review against another edition
5.0
Great book. Once I read Kite Runner I had to read this next one.
david2960's review against another edition
4.0
There but for the grace of pure random happenstance go I.
Note to self: don't be from Afghanistan, whether male or female.
Note to self: don't be from Afghanistan, whether male or female.
readingagain's review against another edition
5.0
This was the second time I read this book. As a rule, I don't re-read but this book is exceptional. Easier to really enjoy the second time. Love this one. Puts things in perspective.