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4.48 AVERAGE
4.48 AVERAGE
APRIL 2017 BOOK CLUB:
I LOVED this book. I loved how the story covered significant Afghan history, something that I knew little about. I loved the juxtaposition of Mariam's upbringing (shame and lack of self-esteem she was taught) and Laila's (empowering and hopeful). For both people, I felt incredibly deep despair for their horrible situation. Ah the lack of women's rights in Afghanistan during the Taliban rule infuriated me. I researched so many different articles and studies because of this book (which also inspired my next book-- the Handmaid's Tale).
I was also inspired by Mariam's sacrifice. Truly, I believe that her character was an angel on the earth. The chapter of her death was gut-wrenching for me. There was so much that hurt in this book, but it was a hurt that needed to be felt by every reader. Despite the pain of the decades in the book, the fact that there was somewhat of a "happy" ending for Laila and her sweet family made the pain more tolerable. I don't think I could have handled it all if it was a sadder (and maybe more realistic?) ending. Thank you, Housseini, for that little beacon.
I LOVED this book. I loved how the story covered significant Afghan history, something that I knew little about. I loved the juxtaposition of Mariam's upbringing (shame and lack of self-esteem she was taught) and Laila's (empowering and hopeful). For both people, I felt incredibly deep despair for their horrible situation. Ah the lack of women's rights in Afghanistan during the Taliban rule infuriated me. I researched so many different articles and studies because of this book (which also inspired my next book-- the Handmaid's Tale).
I was also inspired by Mariam's sacrifice. Truly, I believe that her character was an angel on the earth. The chapter of her death was gut-wrenching for me. There was so much that hurt in this book, but it was a hurt that needed to be felt by every reader. Despite the pain of the decades in the book, the fact that there was somewhat of a "happy" ending for Laila and her sweet family made the pain more tolerable. I don't think I could have handled it all if it was a sadder (and maybe more realistic?) ending. Thank you, Housseini, for that little beacon.
fast-paced
I cant remember the last time a book made me feel so many emotions
This book was incredible, but devastating from beginning to end. An absolutely beautiful story that I don't know if I'll ever be able to read again.
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
fast-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:
Yes
Wauw, dit boek zou iedereen eens moeten lezen!!
Het is verbluffend om te lezen hoe vrouwen zo er onderdrukt worden en hoe mensonterend de maatschappij er is onder bepaalde regimes.
Het is toch even slikken wanneer je dit boek leest en het doet je beseffen hoe belangrijk mensenrechten en vrijheden zijn. En hoe belangrijk het is solidair te zijn met elkaar en goed zorg te dragen voor je medemens.
Het is verbluffend om te lezen hoe vrouwen zo er onderdrukt worden en hoe mensonterend de maatschappij er is onder bepaalde regimes.
Het is toch even slikken wanneer je dit boek leest en het doet je beseffen hoe belangrijk mensenrechten en vrijheden zijn. En hoe belangrijk het is solidair te zijn met elkaar en goed zorg te dragen voor je medemens.
challenging
emotional
reflective
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