I completed this book a few days ago and I really enjoyed it. Of course there were a few things I didn't care for; for example, because the book was written by such a young woman (16 I believe) there were some grammatical inconsistencies as well as repetition or the deep explanation of information that was verging on unimportant for the book. However, having said this, I don't want petty things such as that to stop someone from reading such an inspirational story.
It is a hard on to read aloud due to the Afghanistan setting, with names and locations. There was a large focus on historical information and anecdote which was both interesting and sometimes enjoyable to read - at times it was also very emotional.
If you are reading this book to learn ONLY about the shooting, then skip to the last two or three chapters - these few chapters are really the only ones that talk about the day of the shooting itself. There are also images of a few of the events she mentions.
This book provided a very unique perspective into other worldly things happening at the time too, which was thoroughly interesting. Such as the 9/11 terrorist attack - and what that was like in her country.
All around, I found this book full of information, emotional and inspiring. I would recommend people reading this one, even if its through an audio book, or skimming - it'd be worth a read.
4/5 stars :)
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