This one breaks your heart over and over again. It's a book to cry to. It provides a well written, well paced insight into the country that has been broken over and over. It is a story of betrayal, regret and redemption, told in such personal tone that it feels personal and touching.
It has lots of afghan words thrown in, sometimes almost gratuitously, with illustrate a bit of the afghan mindset. I found this entertaining and curious but can see why some people are bothered by it.
The main character grows up with the story and has a very nice, if painful, character arc.
Personally, it's not my favourite kind of book but can recommend to people looking for an easy read that is very full of heightened feelings.