Non-Fiction
Verdict - OK
We've heard a lot about the negative, violent aspects of Afghani culture, the war, and the taliban. The author of this book attempts to unravel the social quirks of Afghanis without resorting to any of the above. She strives to keep it as normal as any other society. Now mind you, not everything she says is flattering, but she largely avoids the mindless "Afghanistan is evil" idea Americans have been spoon fed. As the title suggests, the author insists that Afghanis like rumors.
It's not a difficult or long read, and if you're a culture junky like me, it's definitely worth the time.
Becky
Verdict - OK
We've heard a lot about the negative, violent aspects of Afghani culture, the war, and the taliban. The author of this book attempts to unravel the social quirks of Afghanis without resorting to any of the above. She strives to keep it as normal as any other society. Now mind you, not everything she says is flattering, but she largely avoids the mindless "Afghanistan is evil" idea Americans have been spoon fed. As the title suggests, the author insists that Afghanis like rumors.
It's not a difficult or long read, and if you're a culture junky like me, it's definitely worth the time.
Becky
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