This book is going to touch deepest, untouched corners of your heart. Everything is so wonderfully narrated. The characters have been displayed on a solid plot who are going to influence you in every single way. After reading this book, if I ever happen to go to Afghanistan, like a little kid, I will look for Laila and Mariam even after knowing that they were fictional characters. I don't know what force makes me believe that maybe one day, I will be able to meet Laila.