One sentence overview of the book
After her father was arrested by the Taliban, Parvana is forced to illegally disguise herself as a boy in order to provide for her family.
What is the most important part of the book? Why?
The most important part, the foundation of this whole story, would be the arrest of her father. Women in Pakistan have very few liberties and are governed with irrational and illogical laws. Since they are not allowed out of their house, Parvana's family has no way to buy or get money for food. As a result, Parvana is forced to disguise herself as a boy and look for a job.
What is the worst part of the book? Why?
There were three parts in this book which each compete for the most horrifying title. One was when Parvana and her friend, Shauzia, (who also is a girl disguised as a boy) dig up bones and sell them.
The other is when Parvana and Shauzia, carrying trays of stuff to sell, hurry to a large gathering crowd. They then are forced into an auditorium where they had to watch captured thieves have a hand hacked off as a punishment.
The last is at the end of the book. Parvana's mother, two sisters, and brother journey to Mazar, and she later finds out that the city was overtaken by the Taliban and many people massacred. The author ends the book without revealing whether Parvana's family survived the attack.
The other is when Parvana and Shauzia, carrying trays of stuff to sell, hurry to a large gathering crowd. They then are forced into an auditorium where they had to watch captured thieves have a hand hacked off as a punishment.
The last is at the end of the book. Parvana's mother, two sisters, and brother journey to Mazar, and she later finds out that the city was overtaken by the Taliban and many people massacred. The author ends the book without revealing whether Parvana's family survived the attack.
What is the best part of the book? Why?
This book has very few "good" parts. I suppose I would have to say it is when her father is released from the prison. That is all the way at the end of the book. The reason I debate it being the "best" part would be because the next book in the series, Parvana's Journey, begins with:
A man Parvana didn't know gave one final pat to the dirt mounted up over her father's grave.
Who should or shouldn't read this book? Why?
This is a tough question. It depends on the person. It's hard to believe, but I suppose some people might think that some characters in the book, the Taliban for example, have some good ideas. The other sort of people would sympathize with the conditions and injustices the people in Pakistan, especially the women, are forced to live with, and are incapable of escaping from.
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