"Miriam wished for so much in those final moments. Yet as she closed her eyes, it was not regret any longer but a sensation of abundant peace that washed over her. She thought of her entry into this world, the harami child of a lowly villager, an unintended thing, a pitiable, regrettable accident. A weed. And yet she was leaving the world as a woman who had loved and been loved back. She was leaving it as a friend, a companion, a guardian. A mother. A person of consequence at last. No. It was not so bad, Miriam thought, that she should die this way. Not so bad. This was a legitimate end to a life of illegitimate belongings.”
I don't read a lot of books. Every time I start a book, I don't have the patience to finish it. Is it the authors style of writing? Is it too predictable? Too romantic? Or is it just my lack of understanding? God knows! But there are a few books that have managed to blow my mind away. While all Dan Brown books top the list, this one makes it to the very first, "A thousand splendid suns". What separate this book from the others is the way it sweeps you off to Afghanistan, as if you are almost in the place witnessing the whole story. It starts off with a lady named Miriam, who is caught in a tragic life. But inspite of all the tragedy, Miriam does find happiness through little things, like love. Yes, this book is built in the soil of love. Love makes you act in unexpected ways, in heroic ways. The book describes relationships among people in the most beautiful way. It brings all women together in one common place-how to be brave, strong and fight for love. I do not wish to write more about the book. I am not here to introduce the other characters to you either. I think it's an awesome read, so if you can spare a day or two, I swear, you'd be glued to it.
Oh, and watch out for the twists and surprises!
Good writing. I am going to read this book.
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