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Sep 13, 2023BrantTeenReviewers rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Hashimi argues that the book should be considered required reading since it sheds important light on the causes of sexism. With the advent of the divine feminine presence, it gently symbolizes our shared journey towards healing and…
Dec 08, 2021ryner rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
In Afghanistan, Zeba is in jail, awaiting trial for the murder of her husband. With a signed confession on record, and as a woman, she has little hope for justice or even a fair trial. The case seems sealed before it has even begun, but…
Jun 30, 2019Memawrayne rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Thought-provoking story taking place in Afghanistan where women had very few rights. This is a society of men decided by men.
Dec 28, 2018
People. It made me realize how fortunate it is to be a woman in Canada. The struggles that these women face are both harrowing and inspiring.
Jul 12, 2018
A expose about how women are victimized by the judicial system in modern day Afghanistan-Zina-crimes about illicit love, sexual activity outside of cultural norms, a women is incarcerated for allegedly killing her husband-the novel…
Apr 19, 2017Eil_1 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
A novel about a subject that can only be identified and realized in a Muslim society. The unspeakable misery and horrors that many Muslim women endure under the paternalistic laws and customs of this religion are almost inconceivable to…
Mar 14, 2017
very sad story.the protagonist was treated as less then human bean.
Jan 24, 2017vicki_1970 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A really good book. Perhaps a little slow in the beginning as all the characters were being developed, but by the middle of the book, I couldn't put it down. A very interesting, and necessary, look at what goes on in Afghanistan.
Jan 19, 2017AnnabelleLee27 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
A gripping & moving mystery about a woman in modern day Afghanistan which helps bring to life (and humanize) the situation of women & the justice system there. It has compelling characters and a intriguing plot although the happy ending…
Jan 16, 2017RoseSuites rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
Powerful story but a tedious read for me...too long.
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Dec 28, 2016LoganLib_Phoebe rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A legal drama with a difference - set in Afghanistan, where the legal system is, like the country itself, torn between tradition and modernity. If you like Jodi Picoult's moral dilemmas and twists you will find this one a gripping read.
Dec 10, 2016
A House Without Windows is set in Afghanistan but can occur anywhere in the world. It is well worth reading although intense and speaks to how important gal pals are in our lives, how prevalent harassment is and should not be endured, how…
Dec 02, 2016singasong70 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Intense. Not something you want to read before going to sleep necessarily at all. Realistic, however, insights as to what a woman's life is like in Afghanistan (if you need elucidation that is). Made me think of In The Land of Blue…
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Sep 12, 2016brangwinn rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
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Aug 21, 2016Margush rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
I have mixed feelings about this book. One star for research and the other one for a topic. Otherwise, anyone interested in production of a soap opera or a Bollywood movie, should seriously consider this book. All components of those…