A review by anne_abundantcolors
The Secret Sky by Atia Abawi

3.0

I expected to love this book, but just couldn't. It is well-written and a quick read. The big question of, "Was it worth it?" is the question that is sticking with me. How would Fatima and Sami answer that question. I also walk away from this book with admiration for people like Mulla Sardar who have kept peace and love in their hearts despite the hate and chaos that swirls around them. The book does a great job of portraying how violence has ruined so many lives-both the lives of the victims and the perpetrators. I do not think I learned much about the traditions of the Pashtuns or Hazaras or much about the beauty of Afganistan.