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jcaballero0725's review against another edition
4.0
Such an eye opening book on how fortunate the women of first world countries really are. I recommend this to anyone who likes to learn of other cultures.
mishsreads's review against another edition
5.0
I still think about Rahima. My grade 10 English teacher recommended this book for my end of semester assignment, and it was one my favourite projects of my entire school career.
I analyzed this book through the lens of how gender roles permeate generations, most of the times intentionally and sometimes times not.
I learned so much from Rahima’s bravery and remind myself how much I owe to my parents for actively refusing to perpetuate the same ideas that surrounded them in their youth and breaking the cycle.
“I didn't know what my naseeb was, much less that of my son. But I decided that night I would do whatever I could to make it the best naseeb possible. For both of us. I was not going to miss any opportunities”
I think about this quite often, I vowed to myself that I am not going to miss any opportunities either <3
I analyzed this book through the lens of how gender roles permeate generations, most of the times intentionally and sometimes times not.
I learned so much from Rahima’s bravery and remind myself how much I owe to my parents for actively refusing to perpetuate the same ideas that surrounded them in their youth and breaking the cycle.
“I didn't know what my naseeb was, much less that of my son. But I decided that night I would do whatever I could to make it the best naseeb possible. For both of us. I was not going to miss any opportunities”
I think about this quite often, I vowed to myself that I am not going to miss any opportunities either <3
bibliobrandie's review against another edition
1.0
I think there is a time and a place for every book and this just wasn't the best time for me to read this book. In the 450 pages there was not one single moment of joy or hope. The pages are filled with physical abuse, child marriage, drug lords, self-immolation, a brutal stoning, rape, and more. The author wanted to write a story that portrayed the perils of being born a girl in Afghan society, and I guess she achieved that. The two main characters, Shekiba and Rahima, alternate chapters and live in two different time periods in Afghanistan but they both face brutality for being born a girl. Women in this book are cruel to one another and quick to sell one another out. The grim life of Afghan girls is vividly depicted but the setting was not vivid at all. I was also interested in more about the bacha posh custom, but it wasn't the main focus of the book. The main focus really was violence and brutality and after finishing the book I felt like I did not get a full story of Afghanistan. My fear is if you were only to read this "single story" of Afghanistan, you wouldn't have a full picture.
jch001's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
tasha97x's review against another edition
dark
sad
medium-paced
- 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
Sad but gripping. The weaving together of the historical and modern day tales of life for women in Afghanistan showed how little had improved in a hundred years. The theme of gender and its fluidity was a key theme
is_it_the_weekend's review against another edition
challenging
dark
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? It's complicated
4.5
jennifertordy's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- 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? Yes
3.25
It was totally infuriating to read how the women in this book were treated. The story was interesting but there wasn't much redemption from the womens oppression. Given the current state in the world the ending didn't feel uplifting or like a satisfying resolution at all.
pagesofkim's review against another edition
5.0
I cannot completely express how I feel for this book. To say it is good is certainly an understatement! It is moving. It is often disturbing, yet realistic. It is touching and fierce. It is by far one of my favorite books - I would definitely say TOP 5. I read the last sentence and a tear fell out of my eye. This book- it's a must-read!
astrodish's review against another edition
2.0
This was painful and sad to get through . I liked it but I knew I would when I picked it up. I'm glad I finished it