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

5.0

A bit of a slow start, but I really enjoyed it overall. Once the story picks up, I couldn't put it down. Very enlightening regarding Afghan culture both now and in the early 1900s. The story is told in a dual timeline, exploring the hardships and bravery of two women several generations apart. I would read a sequel in a heartbeat, because I would have loved to spend even more time with these characters and watch their stories play out.