So good. I know I've only read like 10 books, but this is in my top 5. It's such a great story, and so descriptive, which I appreciate. Its about two afghan women and their lives in a town in Afghanistan in the time of the Soviets and the Taliban and eventually the War on Terrorism by the US. I grew to appreciate these women and loved their stories even though they are so sad and hopeless, living in a place where women were so mistreated. It made me appreciate so much what I have and the life I am able to live.