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Title and Author: No More Mulberries by Mary Smith
No. of Pages: 262
Publication Date: October 1, 2011
Genre: Romance, Women’s Fiction, Asian Literature
Language: English
Book Review:
No. of Pages: 262
Publication Date: October 1, 2011
Genre: Romance, Women’s Fiction, Asian Literature
Language: English
Book Review:
No
More Mulberries is a book that intrigued me right from the start. I
wanted to see for myself how much of the praise for this story set in
Afghanistan written by a non-Afghani writer was true and justified.
More Mulberries is a book that intrigued me right from the start. I
wanted to see for myself how much of the praise for this story set in
Afghanistan written by a non-Afghani writer was true and justified.
Well, after reading this book all I can say is that this is one of
the best books of this year and even my reading life! All the 5 stars given to
this book are truly justified.
the best books of this year and even my reading life! All the 5 stars given to
this book are truly justified.
The cover is muted and simple. Definitely not one of those sparkly
covers that instantly catch our eye. However, it goes well with the intense
saga that it showcases. A woman in an Afghani attire sitting in a commonplace
brack drop of Afghanistan is ordinary but wait till you read the book.
covers that instantly catch our eye. However, it goes well with the intense
saga that it showcases. A woman in an Afghani attire sitting in a commonplace
brack drop of Afghanistan is ordinary but wait till you read the book.
The blurb is good but nowhere comes near the brilliance of the
story and the impact that it leaves on the reader.
story and the impact that it leaves on the reader.
The story is about a Scottish Doctor who is determined to help
people in the rural parts of countries like Afghanistan and Pakistan and who is
married to an Afghani Doctor. Despite being a foreigner, she has jelled and
tried her best to comply and make herself one with the customs and lifestyle in
Afghanistan. But still her marriage is facing crisis. The unresolved issues
involving the murder of her first husband at the hands of the mujahideens, the
secrets, insecurities and dilemmas faced by the heroine and her husband and the
rapidly changing situations in the country facing a transition are taking a
toll on her marriage.
people in the rural parts of countries like Afghanistan and Pakistan and who is
married to an Afghani Doctor. Despite being a foreigner, she has jelled and
tried her best to comply and make herself one with the customs and lifestyle in
Afghanistan. But still her marriage is facing crisis. The unresolved issues
involving the murder of her first husband at the hands of the mujahideens, the
secrets, insecurities and dilemmas faced by the heroine and her husband and the
rapidly changing situations in the country facing a transition are taking a
toll on her marriage.
Will Miriam be able to prove to everyone including her husband
that even if she is not an Afghani by birth but still she is an Afghani by
choice?
that even if she is not an Afghani by birth but still she is an Afghani by
choice?
Can she resolve these issues and save her marriage or is it
already too late?
already too late?
I just loved this book! Brilliantly written with a lasting
impression, this a story unlike any other that I have read so far. Mary brings
the feel, scenes and smells from Afghanistan right here to us!
impression, this a story unlike any other that I have read so far. Mary brings
the feel, scenes and smells from Afghanistan right here to us!
The story ran like a motion picture in my mind and had me totally
engrossed right till the end.
engrossed right till the end.
Despite being the debut story by Mary, she never let me feel like
this was her first book. She wrote like an expert. She mixed history, facts and
fiction beautifully to give to us a story that makes us feel a myriad of
emotions and then stays with us long after we have finished reading it!
this was her first book. She wrote like an expert. She mixed history, facts and
fiction beautifully to give to us a story that makes us feel a myriad of
emotions and then stays with us long after we have finished reading it!
Absolutely compelling, I give No More Mulberries 5 super shiny
stars. This is a story of love, loyalty, commitments, societal pressures
and customs and the challenges faced by people trying to live their lives on
their own terms in such conditions while also trying to bring about a positive
chance. Go read it. It is not to be missed.
stars. This is a story of love, loyalty, commitments, societal pressures
and customs and the challenges faced by people trying to live their lives on
their own terms in such conditions while also trying to bring about a positive
chance. Go read it. It is not to be missed.
I loved Mary Smith’s style and will be looking out for her other
books!
books!
I received the book from the author and I am very thankful to her.
The above review is my honest and unbiased opinion and in no way influenced.
The above review is my honest and unbiased opinion and in no way influenced.
