Final Reflection SOK

I really enjoyed this book. I thought that Yasmina Khadra did an amazing job captivating the reader and making them feel what was happening. It would be hard to read this book without feeling appalled at the things that are happening and without feeling bad for the characters and what they are forced to deal with. Everyone knows that Afghanistan has its problems, but I think that this puts them into perspective. When you see things on the news or read them in the paper, it is hard to relate to them. Even though you know that what you are reading is true, you have a feeling that this place doesn't really exist, that it is like some faraway fairytale that could never really happen. The Swallows of Kabul changed that for me. The characters were real and relatable, making all of the problems finally seem real. After reading this book I think anyone can look at their own lives and be thankful for what they have. We are so blessed in America, and we are definitely shielded some of the greatest hardships in the world. The book was jam packed with information and emotion, and it was not difficult to read. I loved how involved and wrapped up in the book I became, and I think that many people should try reading it. I thought it was a really good book, and I would have read it even if it wasn't an assignment for school. I think everyone should consider reading The Swallows of Kabul.