Review of Echoes of laughter
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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Echoes of laughter" by Weeda shareqi.]
In a small village in Afghanistan, Farkhunda is her parents' only surviving child. Before she was born, her parents had lost eight children. Her parents loved her dearly and tried their best to make her happy even though they were poor. Farhkunda's best friend is Sara. Together, they dream of becoming great women in the future. But how would their dreams ever come true when education for the girl child is frowned upon in their village? Even if they are allowed to attend school, who will foot the bills?
When a wealthy man moves his family into their village, the girls are happy to learn that the man wishes to send them to school. Would their parents let them go? And is it even possible for the girls to break free from the clutches of culture to achieve their dreams? The answers to these questions and an intriguing tale awaits you if you decide to read Echoes of Laughter by Weeda Shareqi.
This title is sure to thrill any reader who loves coming-of-age books. The story touches on elements like gender equality, love, culture, determination, and goodwill. The author uses the first-person point of view (Farkhunda's perspective) to tell the story. I loved how she expertly fused romance into the tale because it brought back some old memories for me. The use of some words in the Farsi language throughout the text also made the story authentic and relatable. Kudos to the author for the glossary that provided the meanings for these words.
Furthermore, I enjoyed the author's vivid writing style. The way she describes the surroundings, events, and characters is praiseworthy. She engaged all my senses, making me feel as if I was in Afghanistan with the characters. I also enjoyed the characterization. The characters are lifelike, and it's easy to empathize with them. I found myself rejoicing with them when there was good news and also sad when they faced tribulations. While most readers would love Farkhunda, I like Kaka Ibrahim for his benevolence and selflessness. His good deeds are just inspiring.
Another aspect of this book that is noteworthy is the author's message. There are many cultures in the world today that still oppress and treat women like properties. This story is a call to promote gender equality and speak out whenever we come across such. This book is also a reminder that despite what we may have heard about a particular region or place, there are still many good and civilized people in those areas.
I wish I didn't find any negatives to report about this book. However, I found one, and it's the book's editing. I think the editors missed one of the paragraphs during the editing process. I say this because the paragraph in question contained more errors than the rest of the text. Unfortunately, the editing mishap is the only reason why I am knocking a star off the book's rating. Therefore, I rate Echoes of Laughterthree out of four stars. I had a good time reading the book, so I won't hesitate to recommend it to readers who love inspiring, coming-of-age stories with strong female protagonists.
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Echoes of laughter
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In a small village in Afghanistan, Farkhunda is her parents' only surviving child. Before she was born, her parents had lost eight children. Her parents loved her dearly and tried their best to make her happy even though they were poor. Farhkunda's best friend is Sara. Together, they dream of becoming great women in the future. But how would their dreams ever come true when education for the girl child is frowned upon in their village? Even if they are allowed to attend school, who will foot the bills?
When a wealthy man moves his family into their village, the girls are happy to learn that the man wishes to send them to school. Would their parents let them go? And is it even possible for the girls to break free from the clutches of culture to achieve their dreams? The answers to these questions and an intriguing tale awaits you if you decide to read Echoes of Laughter by Weeda Shareqi.
This title is sure to thrill any reader who loves coming-of-age books. The story touches on elements like gender equality, love, culture, determination, and goodwill. The author uses the first-person point of view (Farkhunda's perspective) to tell the story. I loved how she expertly fused romance into the tale because it brought back some old memories for me. The use of some words in the Farsi language throughout the text also made the story authentic and relatable. Kudos to the author for the glossary that provided the meanings for these words.
Furthermore, I enjoyed the author's vivid writing style. The way she describes the surroundings, events, and characters is praiseworthy. She engaged all my senses, making me feel as if I was in Afghanistan with the characters. I also enjoyed the characterization. The characters are lifelike, and it's easy to empathize with them. I found myself rejoicing with them when there was good news and also sad when they faced tribulations. While most readers would love Farkhunda, I like Kaka Ibrahim for his benevolence and selflessness. His good deeds are just inspiring.
Another aspect of this book that is noteworthy is the author's message. There are many cultures in the world today that still oppress and treat women like properties. This story is a call to promote gender equality and speak out whenever we come across such. This book is also a reminder that despite what we may have heard about a particular region or place, there are still many good and civilized people in those areas.
I wish I didn't find any negatives to report about this book. However, I found one, and it's the book's editing. I think the editors missed one of the paragraphs during the editing process. I say this because the paragraph in question contained more errors than the rest of the text. Unfortunately, the editing mishap is the only reason why I am knocking a star off the book's rating. Therefore, I rate Echoes of Laughterthree out of four stars. I had a good time reading the book, so I won't hesitate to recommend it to readers who love inspiring, coming-of-age stories with strong female protagonists.
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Echoes of laughter
View: on Bookshelves
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