A review by kathleenjpost
The Pearl That Broke Its Shell by Nadia Hashimi

emotional hopeful sad medium-paced
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

This is a beautiful story of womanhood in Afghanistan. Told from two perspectives and in two different time periods, Rahima and her great great grandmother Bibi Shekiba are both navigating what it means to be a woman. I found myself wanting to know more of each of their stories and continuing to think about them long after I finished the book. 
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