Well-written book about life under Hussein
It’s hard to believe the events in this book were actually inspired by the author, Gina Wilkinson’s own experiences in Iraq during the time Saddam Hussein was in power. Throughout most of the book, I was saddened and at times horrified by the oppression that the people were under.
Gina definitely grabbed my attention with her careful details and great characterization. Even though the things some of the people were doing seemed to be very wrong, under the circumstances, I'm not sure I would have been able to make better choices. I felt compassion for them and hoped that they would find a way to save themselves and those they loved from the oppression they lived under. The book became more and more suspenseful the further I read, and I was rooting for the characters, while unsure how it would turn out.
Five stars for a book I am sure will be one of the best fiction books of the year.
Gina definitely grabbed my attention with her careful details and great characterization. Even though the things some of the people were doing seemed to be very wrong, under the circumstances, I'm not sure I would have been able to make better choices. I felt compassion for them and hoped that they would find a way to save themselves and those they loved from the oppression they lived under. The book became more and more suspenseful the further I read, and I was rooting for the characters, while unsure how it would turn out.
Five stars for a book I am sure will be one of the best fiction books of the year.