Under a Kabul Sky: Short Fiction by Afghan Women by Parween Pazhwak, Sedighe Kazemi, Homeira Qaderi, Toorpekai Qayum, Masouma Kawsari, Wasima Badghisi, Mariam Mahboob, Batool Haidari, Khaleda Khorsand, Homayra Rafat, Manizha Bakhtari, Alia Ataee

125 pages first pub 2022 (editions) user-added

fiction short stories challenging emotional reflective medium-paced
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These twelve short stories dive deeply into the imaginary worlds of Afghan women, where everyday life is marked and marred by war. They speak of wounded love, capture, confinement, talismans, borders, and wolves. Contributing authors include Wasim...

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Community Reviews Summary of 8 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
dark 75%
reflective 75%
challenging 50%
sad 50%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 100%

Average rating

3.78

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