The Pearl That Broke Its Shell
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Book Overview
Afghan-American Nadia Hashimi's literary debut novel is a searing tale of powerlessness, fate, and the freedom to control one's own fate that combines the cultural flavor and emotional resonance of the works of Khaled Hosseini, Jhumpa Lahiri, and Lisa See. In Kabul, 2007, with a drug-addicted father and no brothers, Rahima and her sisters can only sporadically attend school, and can rarely leave the house. Their only hope lies in the ancient...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0062244760
ISBN13:9780062244765
Release Date:January 2015
Publisher:William Morrow & Company
Length:480 Pages
Weight:0.84 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 6.0" x 7.7"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
I couldn't put it down!
Published by hans___banans , 1 year ago
This book was recommended to me and I, in turn, recommend it to others. It is multi-faceted and delves into a time period and a culture I didn't know so much about as an American millennial. Well written, great flow.
Great Story
Published by Adella , 4 years ago
This was such a great read and gave an insight to a culture very different from my own. Recommended for anyone who is looking to explore a life that has been very different from their own upbringing.
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