I read "A Thousand Silver Suns" FINALLY. The story of Afghanistan in the last part of the 20th century and the first part of the 21st century is told through the eyes of two Muslin women. It was, as you all told me, very difficult to read. Some of the prose was indeed poetic.

I wonder if it will stand the test of time. The story is so relevant as to not be ignored but in 50 years will it be the Leon Uris "Exodus" of 2007?

I wonder.

I'm now reading Platoon by Garrison Kellor. I thought I needed a little lift after being on the battlefield in Kabul for the last few days. Kellor tells stories with the same reckless abandon in which I write. It amuses me.

kathy

Where ever you go, there you are!