New York Times Notable Book NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD FINALIST
[An] Astonishing story of immerse power, emotion and even, in the midst of horror, beauty. Salman Rushdie
Told with humor, humanity, and bottomless compassion for his subject. . . . It is impossible to read this book and not be humbled, enlightened, transformed. Khaled Hosseini, author of The Kite Runner
Lit by lightning flashes of humor, wisdom and charm. . . . An extraordinary work of witness, and of art. Francine Prose, The New York Times Book Review
A moving, frightening, improbably beautiful book. Lev Grossman, Time
A testament to the triumph of hope over experience, human resilience over tragedy and disaster. Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times
"An absolute classic. . . . Compelling, important, and vital to the understanding of the politics and emotional consequences of oppression." Jonathan Durbin, People
A sweet and sometimes very funny story of one boy s coming of age. . . . Strange, beautiful and unforgettable. John Freeman, San Francisco Chronicle
