This was a beautiful depiction of the ever difficult way of life in Afghanistan for all people, but this book especially focused on the women of the region. Well written and kept me intrigued the entire time.

Wonderful book, beautifully written and beautifully read.

A book and characters I will never forget, incredibly well written and read. I was engrossed every minute, on every level of my being, and feel that Maryam and Laila Jo and Tarik will be inside of me always, the book was that powerful. At this terrible time of the total Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, I have gained an even more chilling understanding of the male-led violence and brutality that have been plaguing the people and country for so long, under many regimes and occupiers. I FEEL connected to people and events and the women and children there at such another level thanks to this epic story. Please take the time to listen to or read this important book.

This was a riveting book for me. It gives a stark insight into the horrors and hardships of living in a country, Afghanistan, which has been ravaged by wars and religious extremism. And the suffering endured by women in a misogynistic regime where even their most basic human rights are denied them. It’s heartbreaking to listen to at times. The author, Khaled Hosseini tells a story that must be akin to reality for many of the girls and women who have lived through these times and who still suffer under the control of the Taliban. I listened to the whole book in three days. Highly recommended. Also a fantastic read by the same author is The Kite Runner.

This was a really great story. Only because the story was engaging and well written did I suffer through the narrator. While her voice was pleasant, she paused after every phrase, which was very strange and annoying. I had to continually tell myself to just concentrate on the storyline. That said, I love the writing style of Hosseini and have learned much about a culture quite foreign to me both in this book and The Kite Runner (a fabulous read as well).

Beautiful book. I was mesmerized from the first chapter. Fell in love with all the main characters.

Beautiful book.

Good Read

Great story and narration Made me tear in the beginning

great book, wonderfully read

Such a wonderful book. My second time reading it was even better than the first! Beautiful storytelling.

Loved this book.

I highly recommend this book.

This novel is absolutely breathtaking. Throughout the entire book the author keeps you interested in the characters and what will happen to them. Excitement never falters, and this story does a fantastic job at recalling the events in Afghanistan at this point in time. The narrator was incredible in that she portrayed each character well, showing the various emotions and ways of speaking. The perfect combination of talented writing, and narration, resulted in me never wanting to hit pause. I finished the entire thing in one day. I highly recommend listening to this brilliant book filled with plot twists and beautiful story telling. I personally was absolutely devastated when the book was finished because it meant that I couldn’t continue enjoying this amazing piece of literature.

I have mixed emotions about this book. Although it was superbly written and narrated I felt so sad throughout the book. I even shed a tear at the end. It is definitely a haunting story. I do recommend reading it or listening to it, it is definitely a book I will never forget

While the book did not rival Hosseini's Kite Runner, their novel still burrowed into my heart the vast burden that women in Afghanistan often carry. The cultural differences, religious practices, and relationship dynamics were powerfully described in a way that was hauntingly authentic. The narrator transitioned smoothly from English to Arabic words and added to the listening experience. If you want to see the Afghani lifestyle through the eyes of fierce, loyal, sacrificial women, in the turmoil of coups, the Taliban, and 9/11, Hosseini's piece will leave you with an impression you cannot soon forget.

This riveting story brings you behind the closed doors of modest living in Afghanistan. This author is contributing greatly to the world with his books.

OUTSTANDING! My favorite audio book so far. Be prepared for much anguish and a great ending.

Excellent story line! friendship of two women in Afghanistan. same author as the kite runner, also great.

Wow! Brutal story, beautifully told. Hosseini has a gifted voice, full of poetic narrative that exposes yet softens the blow of unbelievable hardship and, well, brutality. Well worth the read... er... listen.