Call me Oprah, I'm starting a book club and it was inspired by a great, great book I just read, "A Thousand Splendid Suns". This book is by Kaheld Hosseini, who you might remember from such books as "The Kite Runner", which I also read. The book was recommended to me by my friend Melissa Harres and I am so glad she did. The author has a very easy to follow form of writing, you just flow from thought to thought. I thought "The Kite Runner" was good, but didn't deserve all of the hype. This book, however, I couldn't put down. I like to not know too much about a book before I read it, to really get the author's perspective as you read.
The book follows two women's journeys in Afghanistan and it deals with a lot of relevent issues. I found myself wanting to educate myself more on their culture and the war at present. It deals with a lot of heavy issues very blatantly and unapologetically. If you are looking for a good read that will give you that accomplished feeling of going on a journey then this book is for you. I will try to offer up book ideas on a monthly basis, as I will be reading a lot in the next year. I hope you enjoy the first installment and go get that book! You won't be disappointed!
3 comments:
Thanks Chris! I'll go get it! Any better on the not swearing? :)
I'm confused. Who wrote this post. It's in blue, but it doesn't start with, "So, I..."
Sucka, I read this book and I totally agree it was better than the Kite Runner.
I can't believe how much you are blogging! I have to check more often.
I miss you and better see you in December or else.
XOXOXO
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