“A moving, splendidly realized story of courage and grit in modern-day Kabul.” —Vikas Swarup, author of Slumdog Millionaire A harrowing yet tender novel—Bend It Like Beckham in a burka—The Taliban Cricket Club is a moving and unforgettable tale of one woman’s courage and guile in the face of terror and tyranny. Set in war-torn Kabul, Afghanistan, this extraordinary new fiction by Timeri N. … Timeri N. Murari, acclaimed author of the international bestseller, Taj, is a sweeping story of love, family, resilience, and survival, featuring an unforgettable heroine determined to help her loved ones win their freedom with a bat and a ball.
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Well written
This book gave much insight into what it is like to live under such an oppressive force as the Taliban. Good story, human, touching, with a happy ending.
Good start but lost steam . . .
The beginning and the end were the only parts worth reading. They were stand alone, and comprised less than a quarter of the book. The filler was just that; long and boring. The “look inside” I read before I purchased promised more than the book delivered. Do not recommend.
A suspenseful story with a happy ending. You also learn a lot about Afghanistan under the Taliban.
A good preparation for what to expect if we lose the battle for “hearts and minds”.
This book is among many I have read about the Mideast this year. This one shows the tragic side of life in Afghanistan as well as the small triumphs.
The story keeps you interested up until the difficult but happy ending.
This book truly opened my eyes to things I wasn’t really aware of, and it kept my interest from the very beginning! It is a very good read when we think of the things that are happening in this world today! I urge you all to pick it up!
loved the book…love to learn the hardship of other nations. We are so lucky to be living in America….the grass is not greener on the other side!!
Though well written I couldn’t read more than a few pages. All the author went through in those few pages convinced me I couldn’t read the whole thing. Cowardly I know, I couldn’t read what she had to go through. It merely confirmed every rumor or factoid I’ve heard about the Taliban’s treatment of those whose lives they have subjugated. I admire …
I liked this book. It was tragic, but realistic, I guess. The first part was much better than the last third of the book. When the author started tying up loose ends, it seemed contrived and I had figured out what was going to happen about halfway thru, just wasn’t sure why.
After the Taliban took over Kabul women were forced to quit their …