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3.9 AVERAGE
3.9 AVERAGE
adventurous
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
fast-paced
I was very happy to receive an advanced reading copy of this book from Indigo Head Office.
This book is like The Breadwinner, for a new generation. Powerfully written, it shed light to the realities faced by bacha posh in Afghanistan, and the realities faced by women and girls there. Nadia Hashimi is fast becoming one of my favourite authors, and I am really excited to keep reading her books. Although she mostly writes for adult audiences, I found her style translated so well to middle-grade books - carrying all the heaviness and realities of the topics she wrote about authentically, but in a toned down way where younger children can appreciate it.
This book is like The Breadwinner, for a new generation. Powerfully written, it shed light to the realities faced by bacha posh in Afghanistan, and the realities faced by women and girls there. Nadia Hashimi is fast becoming one of my favourite authors, and I am really excited to keep reading her books. Although she mostly writes for adult audiences, I found her style translated so well to middle-grade books - carrying all the heaviness and realities of the topics she wrote about authentically, but in a toned down way where younger children can appreciate it.
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying
What a beautiful, bittersweet coming of age story. Set in present day Afghanistan, this book encourages readers to wonder how far gender defines us.
** Books 32 - 2020 **
This books to accomplish Tsundoku Books Challenge 2020
3,2 of 5 stars!
Since my other three currently reading books is in my mobile phone (yes, they are e-book unfortunately) and my phone was charging before so i randomly picked some books for waiting my battery getting full. I choose this books to accompany me in this afternoon so yeah why not since Nadia Hashimi's works is never fails me
when i read this books absolutely at the moment i remembered [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://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1387054886l/18077802._SY75_.jpg|25384179] and it wasn't really nice thing since i really hate when women powerless than men. why women looks like priceless in Afghanistan. Every women can do what everything they want without gender identity's border. It is really sad for me when i read this pieces since it means "this kind of practice" still happen in Afghanistan (maybe) until now. I love the friendship between Obayd and Rahim and unfortunately it have to be stopping.
I am curious right now what happen with Rahim in the end? why Nadia Hashima makes such an open ending? i just want happiness for both of Obayd and Rahim though. :'((
#StayAtHome #SelfQuarantine
Thankyou Big Bad Wolf Jakarta 2020!
This books to accomplish Tsundoku Books Challenge 2020
3,2 of 5 stars!
Since my other three currently reading books is in my mobile phone (yes, they are e-book unfortunately) and my phone was charging before so i randomly picked some books for waiting my battery getting full. I choose this books to accompany me in this afternoon so yeah why not since Nadia Hashimi's works is never fails me
when i read this books absolutely at the moment i remembered [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://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1387054886l/18077802._SY75_.jpg|25384179] and it wasn't really nice thing since i really hate when women powerless than men. why women looks like priceless in Afghanistan. Every women can do what everything they want without gender identity's border. It is really sad for me when i read this pieces since it means "this kind of practice" still happen in Afghanistan (maybe) until now. I love the friendship between Obayd and Rahim and unfortunately it have to be stopping.
I am curious right now what happen with Rahim in the end? why Nadia Hashima makes such an open ending? i just want happiness for both of Obayd and Rahim though. :'((
#StayAtHome #SelfQuarantine
Thankyou Big Bad Wolf Jakarta 2020!
This is a book I will be thinking about for a long time. So many questions & conversations can be had while reading this book.
When Obayda's father loses his leg in a car bombing attack, her family must move from their apartment in Kabul to the countryside with their extended family. Life is very different in this small village for Obayda and her three older sisters. There are greater restrictions on girls, plus their father won't leave his bedroom. When her bossy aunt convinces her mother that a boy would bring better luck to the family, Obayda is "changed" into Obayd. Her hair is cut off, she wears boys' clothes, and goes to the boys' class at school. Obayd finds he likes his new found freedom and the way he is treated as a boy. When he meets another bacha posh, they try to find a way to stay boys forever, without returning to the restrictive life of Afghani girls. A fascinating look at the harm of gender stereotyping, and what it truly means to be a boy or a girl. Highly recommended for grades 4 & up.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes