so-soI am very interested in #Afghanistan and normally love a journalistic approach to read about a country. This book however, didn‘t quite work for me. It can be because the book is from 2002 and brought little that I didn‘t already know of Afghanistan‘s 20th century history, Islam or family life. I‘m not sure, but I was bored a bit.
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Librarybelle I think I read this one years ago, though I don‘t have it tagged on Litsy or on GoodReads, which means it was YEARS ago! I remember liking it, though I was not familiar with Afghan culture when I read it. 4y
BarbaraBB @Librarybelle I bought my copy ten years ago. I should have read it back then I think now. 4y
AnneCecilie This book caused quite a stir when it sold as much as it did, not only in Norway but internationally too. The bookseller actually sued Seierstad and this boo has been through several court decisions in Norway. 4y
BarbaraBB @AnneCecilie Really? He sued her? I can imagine he was not really happy about the way she portrayed him but then again, he invited her. I hope he didn‘t blame the women in his house for sharing too much with her. I will Google it! Thanks! 4y
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