Brenna B. (demiducky25) reviewed on 8/6/2008 + 161 more book reviews

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It is amazing how these women suffered and how trapped they were. Even though this is a work of fiction, it is based on the reality many women still face in parts of our world today. I think that is what makes this story so real, that the things happening to the women in this book could be happening to someone else right now. I couldn't help but feel stifled along with them and feeling their frustration as they tried to change their lives for the better. The story is divided into a few different parts and alternates between the viewpoints of the two main female characters, Mariam and Laila. At first Mariam and Laila are at odds with each other, but later become like mother and daughter as a result of their shared struggle. It's a very powerful read (and difficult to put down, I read this one very quickly) and I look forward to reading Hosseini's first book The Kite Runner in the near future.

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