Marcus K. reviewed The bookseller of Kabul by Åsne Seierstad
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2 stars
The book is interesting look at life in Afghanistan, and a different culture. It focused a bit more on it being different than finding a better balance and more positive view. I don't feel I gained a better understanding of the culture, more of the same Western judging view.
I didn't end up finishing the book, it also was a bit too much on the day to day without a compelling story or drama to keep me turning the pages. A lot of interesting events occur summarized quickly in the beginning and the story continues slower in a quieter period which is when the author spent the time with the family.
I still give it two stars for a good summary of the recent history and interesting view of life in Afghanistan and its culture. I think more literary freedom to elaborate the story of the earlier turbulent period and …
The book is interesting look at life in Afghanistan, and a different culture. It focused a bit more on it being different than finding a better balance and more positive view. I don't feel I gained a better understanding of the culture, more of the same Western judging view.
I didn't end up finishing the book, it also was a bit too much on the day to day without a compelling story or drama to keep me turning the pages. A lot of interesting events occur summarized quickly in the beginning and the story continues slower in a quieter period which is when the author spent the time with the family.
I still give it two stars for a good summary of the recent history and interesting view of life in Afghanistan and its culture. I think more literary freedom to elaborate the story of the earlier turbulent period and less on day to day.