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Loading... The Taliban Cricket Club: A Novel (edition 2012)by Timeri N. Murari
Work detailsThe Taliban Cricket Club by Timeri N. Murari
None. I just loved this book! I listened to the audiobook read by Sneha Mathan who did an excellent job. I just couldn't wait to get back into the car each day ... and then sat inside the car for ages listening, when the time came to get out of it. I would imagine that the book is indeed a page turner if listening to it had that effect on me. It was wonderful to see how humanity prevailed despite the harshness and cruelty that was around. (  ) Carole888 | May 2, 2013 |  A clever premise, ably-written and I'd categorize it as a light read, suitable for the beach or a short airplane ride. (  ) ming.l | Mar 31, 2013 | asianamlitfans | Sep 26, 2012 | I really wanted to like this book from the moment I ordered it , I loved the idea of a Taliban Cricket Club which involved a woman and …. I wasn’t disappointed. It’s not another Kite Runner, that story has been told, but nor was it the Afghan Chick - Lit that I had read it was. Instead it was an emotional story of family bonds, courage and loyalty and the brutality of living life under the Taliban. There is nothing brutal about the book however, it is a gentle telling of this story, not to be taken tooo seriously , it is a work of fiction after all. ( ) boabflower | Jul 25, 2012 | When I first read the title of this book, I wondered what on earth it could be about. From what I knew about the Taliban, they didn’t appear to have time to play cricket! But as you read this book, with its equal measures of repression, love, humour and intense sadness, you will understand exactly why this name is the perfect title. Murari writes a sensitive book that will have you laughing, crying and cheering in equal measures. The main character of the novel is Rukshana, a former journalist who is now forced to write undercover using pseudonyms after not being allowed to work under the Taliban regime. Strangely, she is called to a press conference where it announced that Afghanistan will be holding a cricket tournament and the winners are allowed to travel out of the country – unheard of. Rukshana’s cousins decide to form a team for the ultimate prize – and if they win, they’re not coming back. One problem though: Rukshana’s the only person who knows how to play cricket. Enter watching banned cricket videos under the cover of darkness, some daring disguises and the boys begin to learn their new sport. However, the minister for the Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice has now decided he wishes to marry Rukshana, putting her life at risk. How can Rukshana teach the team to win and evade a forced marriage? If you loved A Thousand Splendid Suns, you’ll adore this book. Murari balances the descriptions of the severe restrictions forced on the women of Kabul with funny stories of the boys playing cricket and Rukshana’s happier days at university in India. I did have to put down the book several times to compose myself – the injustices that Rukshana faces just because of her sex are difficult to comprehend. Not being allowed to go to the letterbox without as escort is a small but essential freedom denied to her. (Would you rely on your younger brother to post your letters?) What is happier and more amusing, is the ways that the team try to thwart the tyrannies to achieve their freedom – from costumes to fake cousins to practising in the basement. I don’t want to spoil the ending for you, but please allow yourself adequate time to read and read because you won’t be able to put this down! http://samstillreading.wordpress.com (  ) birdsam0610 | Jul 8, 2012 | no reviews | add a review
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