Just finished reading this today (don't worry this post doesn't contain spoilers for those interested in reading the book).
I must say that even though i found the book immensely powerful, thought provoking and moving- i did experience a flush of relief when I finally turned the last page over. The plight of the women in this book are a little distressing and i have found i prefer compelling stories with strong, stubborn, powerful heroines who can backchat with clever, sarcastic comments.
Hosseini has an obvious gift for writing and storytelling. It is an easy story to get sucked into and i found the characters and events very believable- perhaps a little too believable... at one point i remember realising i had been sitting clenching a fistful of my dress in absolute dismay- over the events that were presently occuring in the book.
Would i recommend it? Absolutely- i was so touched, i recount turning over the last page of the book, my eyes full of tears- blinking furiously to keep them at bay. Splendid job Hosseini.
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