List the characters and describe them. Charlie - Brash American Aid Worker. He had a good heart and was strong minded. He was charismatic and he loved Noor with all his heart. Noor - was 23 years old. She was a teacher and her students were 12 years old. She was beautiful and she wanted to study...
Which did you find more appealing, the introduction or the conclusion? The conclusion. It tied up loose ends and it gave me a full view of the pain people can go through. Favourite quote … "When a stranger seeks help, it is a Muslim's duty to be of service." What did you think of the story structu...
Formatting / Appearance. No problems with formatting or appearance. It read easily on my iPad.Did the plot pull you in or did you feel you had to force yourself to read the book? The plot was exciting, it did pull me in. Some of the scenes were very explicit.What were the main themes of the book? ...
Cover. The cover was great. Very mysterious, intriguing. Begged to be read.How does the setting figure into the book? The setting was very important. It is a totally different life style. So dangerous, so poverty stricken. All the people with arms and legs missing. Children with missing limbs....
Where did the story take place? PeshawarDid anyone in the book do something you did not like? Tariq, he murdered people. He killed his own father and kidnapped his sister. He, then, Took her to the Prince so the marriage would take place.Did this book give you any new ideas about yourself? It's just...
Compare two of the characters in this book. Tariq - Noor's brother. In the Prince's army. Murderer. Aamir - Noor's father. Very well read. He was a man of vision. He was loving and compassionate.Consider the main character: what does he or she believe in? He believes in freedom. He fights ...
At the end of the book, do you feel hope for the characters? I feel no hope for Charlie or Noor. This was really said and I didn't like that the book had to end like this. What are the most revealing scenes? When Charlie saw all the people with missing limbs. They were dirty, skinny and wore ripped...
Would you recommend this book? I would recommend this book. It was educational and it really paints a vivid picture. What major emotion did the story evoke in you as a reader? Sadness for lost love. What are your concerns about this book? The book is a little slow getting out of the gate. Hope peo...
What was the most exciting part of the book. When Noor got the news about the scholarship. She could get a good education. Travel to the States and send for her dad and sister. Their entire life would change, they would be free.Is the title a good one or a poor one and why? The title fits the bo...
How would the book have been different if it had taken place in a different time or place? It would have totally changed everything. People are interested in Islam and it's beliefs.What motivates a given character’s actions? Charlie wants to do the right thing. He is strong willed and he will do a...
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