Barbara F. (blueheronmom) reviewed The title epitomizes the core of the coming of age story for a young Afghan boy on 5/5/2009 + 137 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 3

This book is a very slow read. It must be read slowly for several reasons. First, the text is so richly woven that the reader must relish every word. Second, the story is set mainly in Afghanistan, and the character names, locations, and such are true to their area. These names slowed me down simply because they were different than the English with which I am familiar. I learned a great deal about the Afghan people, their beliefs and customs, as well as their often horrendous circumstances through which they must endure just in able to survive.

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