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hamsterseiten's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Mariam lebt mit ihrer Mutter abseits der Stadt in einer abgelegenen Hütte. Ihre Mutter zog sich hierhin zurück, denn Mariam ist ein uneheliches Kind. Einmal in der Woche kommt ihr Vater zu Besuch, der in einem großen Haus in der Stadt wohnt, nie nimmt er Mariam mit dorthin. Denn das Land, in dem dieses Buch spielt, heißt Afghanistan und Mariams Vater hat drei Frauen und eine Familinehre zu beschützen. Als Mariam sich irgendwann auf eigene Faust zu ihm begibt, nimmt ihr Leben eine radikale und dauerhafte Wendung.
Jahre später, unter der grausamn Herrschaft der Taliban, trifft Laila auf Mariam, ein junges Mädchen aus einer kommunistischen Familie, erschüttert und traumatisiert vom tobenden Bürgerkrieg. Die beiden Frauen verbindet nicht nur ein gemeinsamer Feind, sondern bald auch eine besondere Freundschaft.
Khaled Housseini beschreibt mit seiner Geschichte das unfassbar tragische und bedrückende Leben zweier afghanischer Frauen. Schonungslos und einfühlsam behandelt dieses Buch die verschiedenen Stationen der afghanischen Besetzer, von der russischen Besatzung bis zum Einmarsch der Amerikaner. Dabei bleiben dem Leser Tod, Krieg, Unrecht und Verlust ebenso wenig erspart wie den Protagonistinnen. Die Inhalte dieses Buches sind schwer zu ertragen und werden vielleicht erst durch die wunderbare Erzählung (und die gelungene Übersetzung) überhaupt greifbar.
Mariams und Lailas Geschichte handelt vom Krieg in Afghanistan, aber auch vom Verhältnis zwischen Mann und Frau, der Bedeutung einer Mutter und der Frage nach dem, was Freiheit ist.
Ich finde dass dieses Buch zu den 20-30 Büchern gehört, die man in dieser Zeit gelesen haben sollte. Es ist auch ein sehr guter Einstieg in die Thematik des Afghanistan-Konflikts, sollte aber vorsichtig gelesen werden, da die Liste der Triggerwarnungen lang ist.
Für mich war es erhellend und berührend. Ich bin tief erschüttert, dass sich Mariams Geschichte mit dem erneuten Einmarsch der Taliban in Afghanistan nun millionenfach wiederholen wird
Graphic: Child death, Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Murder, Rape, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Pregnancy, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
hammy_down's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
It is definitely heartbreaking and touching. You can feel it all. Great book.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Abandonment, Antisemitism, Blood, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Genocide, Grief, Gun violence, Infertility, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Murder, War, Xenophobia, Violence, Toxic relationship, Torture, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Sexism, Self harm, Rape, Pregnancy, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, and Police brutality
evsbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Violence, Toxic relationship, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, and Rape
natalib's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Sexism, Domestic abuse, War, Sexual harassment, Physical abuse, Misogyny, Emotional abuse, Death, Death of parent, Colonisation, Adult/minor relationship, and Suicide
hot_water's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting, Medical trauma, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and Toxic relationship
nolwem's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Violence, and War
ninaaaaa's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Murder, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, Violence, War, Misogyny, and Suicide
Moderate: Abortion, Death of parent, Grief, and Pregnancy
kmturpie1025's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Rape, Abortion, Adult/minor relationship, Confinement, Torture, Violence, War, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Sexism, Murder, Miscarriage, Infertility, Grief, Gaslighting, and Death
artsyvirgo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
very relavent with all that’s currently going on. it really makes it so you can better understand what the women and girls (and people in general) in Afghanistan are going through. would 100% recommend!!
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Sexual harassment, and Suicide
Moderate: Miscarriage and Pregnancy
Minor: Rape
qqjj's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Abandonment, Death, Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Trafficking, War, Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Classism, Confinement, Gaslighting, Infertility, Sexual harassment, Xenophobia, Abortion, Child abuse, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Grief, Gun violence, Medical trauma, Murder, Police brutality, Pedophilia, Pregnancy, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship, and Violence