A review by sylvia221
The Carpet Weaver by Nemat Sadat

2.0

I would give this a 2.5 Max because the book has disappointed me in so many ways. I will start with the merits. I loved the way he portrayed the traditions and customs and then the time they spend in Haftballa. It was fearsome yet greatly written.

Now the demerits, First, I didn't like how Kanishka pined for Maihan when the latter was a complete asshole. Yeah he was afraid of getting caught, but it was no excuse for treating Kanishka that way. But Kanishka always forgave Maihan and made all dreams of them together.

I hated Kanishka when he desired every other men he looked. I don't get it. Because I don't think of being with every man I come across. (Just my opinion though.)

Then the first hundred pages, I felt like it was dragging on. The next hundred were awesome, but then the last few pages disappointed me again. I hated that I didn't get to see Faiz getting better, and I wanted Kanishka to be with a man who didn't treat him like a asshole or a dirty secret.

I don't care about Maihan at all because he can fuck off for fuck's sake.