Helpful Score: 11
I really enjoyed this book. A look into the lives of a modern Afghan family through the eyes of a journalist from Sweden. She lived with this family for three months and wrote about her experiences with them. As a western woman, the treatment of women was disturbing, but I have to remember that this is their culture, not mine, and that is to be respected.
For me, this is one more book and means along the way to understanding the rest of the world.
For me, this is one more book and means along the way to understanding the rest of the world.
Helpful Score: 5
Chilling account of life in Afghanistan, especially for the women. The consequences of almost constant war for the people and the change from one regime to another from one day to the next leaves confusion in the minds of the young people and a clinging to the old ways as a way to make sense of it all.
Helpful Score: 4
Not bad for an updated view of Afgan society, but I found it heavily filtered through Western eyes.
Helpful Score: 3
Just a fascinating account of life in Afghanistan, particularly as it relates to women. Written in "novel" form, but actually nonfiction journalism. Terrific read.
Helpful Score: 3
Very interesting insight of Afghanistan but does not have a strong story line. It really is just a brief look at a true life family and their daily life.
