Just finished this book soul crushing,mind numbing and heart ripping tales of the tragic life of the people of Afghanistan. I don't know if I should pity the life and tragic end of Mariam or the tragedies of Laila life , disgusted by the cruelty of Rasheed and admire the resilience of Tariq . Should I loathe the docility of jalil or the instability of nana. Heartbreakingly good ,thank you to my sister for having me crying on a Thursday, on a Thursday.