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3.75 stars
I initially gave 4 stars to this book once I finished it because I thought a lot of people may like it, given its popularity already. But on second thought, I don't think I should bring this rating to a 4 when it isn't one for me.
I enjoyed this book, especially by the second half of it when it picked up some speed. I think the way it is really original and probably its strength for the many readers who loved it HOWEVER, this style of writing it's also its great weakness.
I loved the story, I loved the characters as well but for me, it was hard to really connect with them or get very invested in their lives until the book was basically over. Why? Because without the descriptions and the thoughts a character may have within a scene, you lose that bonding experience with the characters. I understand that this way, you can get a full picture of a scene depending on the different point of views of all those that were involved but I still prefer a more traditional type of books that is not only dialogue but also everything that is in between those words. What about body language, for example?
Again, I understand why this is a favorite book for many people but I do not think this will be loved by everyone out there, especially those that love to connect with the characters within the book. I don't think that's impossible with this book because I did end up caring about them but, I do think it's harder to do so and it's also harder to understand them and trying to put yourself in their shoes because what you are given are just their memories and their thoughts on them now that years have passed between the interviews and the actual events.
I initially gave 4 stars to this book once I finished it because I thought a lot of people may like it, given its popularity already. But on second thought, I don't think I should bring this rating to a 4 when it isn't one for me.
I enjoyed this book, especially by the second half of it when it picked up some speed. I think the way it is really original and probably its strength for the many readers who loved it HOWEVER, this style of writing it's also its great weakness.
I loved the story, I loved the characters as well but for me, it was hard to really connect with them or get very invested in their lives until the book was basically over. Why? Because without the descriptions and the thoughts a character may have within a scene, you lose that bonding experience with the characters. I understand that this way, you can get a full picture of a scene depending on the different point of views of all those that were involved but I still prefer a more traditional type of books that is not only dialogue but also everything that is in between those words. What about body language, for example?
Again, I understand why this is a favorite book for many people but I do not think this will be loved by everyone out there, especially those that love to connect with the characters within the book. I don't think that's impossible with this book because I did end up caring about them but, I do think it's harder to do so and it's also harder to understand them and trying to put yourself in their shoes because what you are given are just their memories and their thoughts on them now that years have passed between the interviews and the actual events.
This was a short story but very powerful nonetheless. I shed some tears by the end of it because sometimes, it's hard to imagine what it feels like to be on the other side, to be the ones seeking refuge in a peaceful country. When you live in peace, away from war, it is hard to grasp how desperate you can be to get away from it, so desperate that even the large sea doesn't scare you more than the war does. It is desperate and scary but it is better than staying and with its 48 pages, Hosseini's book was able to make me realize all of this.
4.5 stars.
This book was so emotional and touching in very different ways. I found myself loving each character so deeply their pain was also mine.
I can see why this book may only be for a certain type of reader: this story is a character driven one, rather than a plot driven one. What I mean is that yes, there is a plot but more than that it’s a story about familial love and struggles. It speaks about mental health and loss and grief and so much more and it does all of this with grand delicacy, which is amazing.
If you don’t like books where nothing huge really happens, this will probably be extremely boring for you but, if you love a good character driven story than go for it, you will probably love this as much as I did!
Also, I really liked the writing style and the way the authors described scenes and feelings and settings and I really want to read more from her in the feature!
This book was so emotional and touching in very different ways. I found myself loving each character so deeply their pain was also mine.
I can see why this book may only be for a certain type of reader: this story is a character driven one, rather than a plot driven one. What I mean is that yes, there is a plot but more than that it’s a story about familial love and struggles. It speaks about mental health and loss and grief and so much more and it does all of this with grand delicacy, which is amazing.
If you don’t like books where nothing huge really happens, this will probably be extremely boring for you but, if you love a good character driven story than go for it, you will probably love this as much as I did!
Also, I really liked the writing style and the way the authors described scenes and feelings and settings and I really want to read more from her in the feature!
