the first book by the same author was "five point someone" which was much better!the first book by the same author was "five point someone" which was much better!...more
almost everything in this book about men and women is gospel truth. the book surely has a universal appeal and will continue to do so in the future toalmost everything in this book about men and women is gospel truth. the book surely has a universal appeal and will continue to do so in the future too. i was better able to understand all men in my life after reading it:-)...more
Wonderful, wonderful book. I was saddened to read about the atrocities of Taliban on men and women and ofcourse to read about the wife-beating husbandWonderful, wonderful book. I was saddened to read about the atrocities of Taliban on men and women and ofcourse to read about the wife-beating husbands. A sad tale of a 15-year-old girl's journey from being an illegitimate child to the killer of her own husband. A must read for everyone. Opens your eyes to Taliban laws and their cruelties. I cried when they kill Mariyam and also when Laila meets Tariq after 15 years!...more
A moving tale that talks about guilt, regret and repenting. A theme which I am sure is close to everyone's heart. A story of undying love and deceit, A moving tale that talks about guilt, regret and repenting. A theme which I am sure is close to everyone's heart. A story of undying love and deceit, of forgiveness and bravery. The character of Hassan wins your heart and so does Aamir when he brings his child home. The time when he makes the decision of going back to war-torn Afghanistan is well depicted. I love the way Hosseni narrates it by depicting the character in doldrums when he is asked to go back. ...more
Its my favorite book till date. One word for it - WOW..Its just amazing and the way the author has described the life of a man in the prisons is amaziIts my favorite book till date. One word for it - WOW..Its just amazing and the way the author has described the life of a man in the prisons is amazing. Its wonderful how he tells this man's story spanning so many years. I saw this movie as a kid..I must be very young then maybe class 5 or younger..and ever since then I had a desire in me to read this book whenever I get a chance.
Papillon means butterfly and it symbolises the protagonists' desire to get free from the clutches of jail. The vivid description is just too good to miss and the book too good to be put down.
I also like it because I am great fan of escape stories, prison accounts, prisoner of war and other war stories. ...more