As uncomfortable as I became reading this novel, I'm glad I persevered. You begin to feel trapped with no hope of freedom either. The ending was less impressive. But the craft in the first 1/2 of the book was so incredible, that I kept shaking me head--how did she do that? How did she do THAT?

The first two parts of this novel were gripping. Completely full of surprises--loved it almost through and through.

Truly loved this book because of the loving relationship between the boy and his father and because it showed the overwhelming costs and ruination caused by the Taliban in Afghanistan.

Very much enjoyed this book. I thought the writing and the storytelling were both captivating.

I was in love with the first third of this novel. I thought the rest of the novel wasn't as strong and the ending left me hanging.