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Similar to the Kite Runner from the same author, this is a heavy story about an Afgani woman named Miriam and her life from girlhood to death; through the Soviet invasion of Afganistan to the reign of terror of the Taliban. Wonderful strong women characters from a time and country that basically viewed women as property to be used, abused and thrown away. Some parts are exceptionally brutal. The book sees Miriam's story through her eyes and the eyes of Laila; her once advisary, turned closest family member. You will never forget Miriam's struggle and her fierce loyalty to those who loved her as a human being.
