A deep insight into "everyday" life in a war ridden country from the perspective of two women. It brought the horror of war to my mind as well as the terror of arranged marriages. There were very compassionate scenes too, which showed how much a deep friendship can help in a time of hardship.
I very much liked the long timeframe the novel spanned, as it shows that Afghanistan hasn't been peaceful for a time much longer than at least I percieved in the media.